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Updated 2h agoWhat's happening: Psychological safety gap widens as leaders overestimate workplace safety
A Verkada survey of 1,000 professionals shows 69% of leaders believe their teams feel safe, yet only 37% of employees actually report psychological safety. The disconnect is most pronounced among Gen Z, who are twice as concerned about safety compared to Baby Boomers.
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Salesforce Consulting Landscape Shows No Sign Of Slowdown
Salesforce remains the leading CRM platform, reporting FY 2025 revenue of $35.7 billion and serving over 150,000 customers, including 90 % of the Fortune 500. The consulting ecosystem around Salesforce has ballooned to more than 3,800 partner firms and 170,000 certified experts, generating revenue roughly six times larger than Salesforce itself. Growth is driven by three forces: continued consolidation by global giants, a steady influx of agile specialty firms, and AI‑focused service innovations. Selecting the right consulting partner is now the decisive factor for successful Salesforce transformations.
By Forrester Blogs
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Low-Stress Business Model That Scales Quickly and Doesn’t Require You to Create Anything New
Curation—organizing and presenting existing information—has emerged as a scalable, low‑effort business model. By filtering the endless flow of data, curators provide trusted shortcuts for time‑pressed audiences, reducing creative pressure and accelerating growth. The model can be monetized through newsletters, affiliate...
By Entrepreneur
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric US Announces Structural Reorganization in the US
On February 5, 2026, Mitsubishi Electric US announced a structural reorganization that consolidates Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (MEAU) and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America’s (MEAA) operations under Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. (MEUS). The automation business becomes the Industrial Automation Division of...
By The Manufacturing Connection
News•Feb 24, 2026
Thinking About DAM In 2026? Start Here
Rich media now permeates every digital channel, prompting organizations to move digital asset management (DAM) from creative‑team silos to an enterprise‑wide foundation. Modern DAM platforms offer automated tagging, metadata enrichment, and embedded brand guidelines, enabling broader, safer access across revenue...
By Forrester Blogs
News•Feb 24, 2026
Most Platform Teams Build Products, but They Don’t Know It
Platform teams often treat internal platforms as pure infrastructure, overlooking their product nature. By failing to define specific user personas, they ship technically complete features that see low adoption. The article stresses that rollout activities differ from genuine adoption, which...
By The New Stack
News•Feb 24, 2026
In Conversation With: Cirata’s Stephen Kelly
Stephen Kelly, chief executive of data‑management firm Cirata, warned that UK businesses face a perfect storm of AI‑driven disruption, geopolitical tension and reliance on overseas data infrastructure. He argued that data sovereignty and robust disaster‑recovery planning are now essential to...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 24, 2026
How Camunda’s Skyflow Connector Helps Regulated Organizations Orchestrate Sensitive Data Safely
Camunda introduced a Skyflow connector that tokenizes and de‑identifies PII/PHI within BPMN workflows. The connector forwards selected fields to Skyflow’s vault, replaces them with tokens, and permits controlled re‑identification only at approved steps. This approach shrinks the cleartext data footprint...
By Camunda – Blog
News•Feb 24, 2026
Too Many Generals, Not Enough Troops? Beat Post-Raise Management Bloat
After a funding round, many startups rush to add senior leaders, creating a layer of management that outpaces the business’s actual growth. This "management bloat" slows decision‑making, fragments culture, and dilutes execution speed. The article argues that founders should hire...
By Startups Magazine
News•Feb 24, 2026
Enterprise Risk Management and Cybersecurity: Closing the Gap in Risk Governance
APQC’s new research highlights the critical gap between cybersecurity and enterprise risk management, revealing that only 41 % of organizations have integrated cyber risk into their ERM processes. The study introduces the Cyber‑ERM Integration Index, which measures governance alignment, risk quantification,...
By APQC Blog
News•Feb 24, 2026
Why Leaders Need to Stop Confusing Transparency with Clarity
Leaders often equate transparency with effective communication, but the two serve different purposes. Transparency builds trust by sharing information, while clarity provides the focus needed for action. A case study shows that a manager who combined honest updates with a...
By Fast Company — Leadership
News•Feb 24, 2026
Why Focusing on Cost-Cutting During the AI Revolution Is a Strategic Mistake
The article warns that focusing on cost‑cutting during the AI revolution is a strategic misstep, as many firms treat AI like a simple efficiency tool rather than a transformative technology. Historically, only a small minority of companies reinvented themselves around...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 24, 2026
Koei Tecmo to Transfer Part of Team NINJA to Gust
Koei Tecmo announced a suite of organizational changes effective April 1, moving Team NINJA’s Division 1 to its sister studio Gust and renaming it Gust Division 2. The remaining Team NINJA Division 2 will be reorganized into two distinct divisions, while the IP Business and Marketing...
By Gematsu
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•33 min
#272 How to Move From Finance Leader to CFO, Richard Turner, GrowCFO Mentor
In this episode, Richard Turner, a seasoned finance professional and new GrowCFO mentor, shares his 40‑year, multi‑industry journey from accountant to CFO, highlighting how humility, core finance fundamentals, and curiosity enable successful sector transitions. He outlines the universal finance leader...
By GrowCFO Show
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Interesting: Open Space Events
Martin Fowler highlighted Open Space events as a self‑organizing format where participants set the agenda on the fly. The approach offers a structured yet flexible alternative to informal gatherings like Net::Beer, making it attractive for small tech meetups such as...
By ipSpace.net
News•Feb 24, 2026
I Asked My Team to Record Their Messy AI Workflows—Here's What We Learned
Zapier shifted AI training from polished demos to raw workflow recordings, launching an internal “Behind the Build” series where employees captured their unfiltered problem‑solving with AI. The initiative highlighted behaviors of top AI users—starting with outcomes, iterating prompts, and knowing...
By Zapier – Blog
News•Feb 24, 2026
Performance Recognition Drive in Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a new performance‑recognition system for Andhra Pradesh’s civil servants. Monthly appreciation letters will be entered into personal service registers and tied to career weightage, giving high‑performers tangible promotion advantages. The scheme also mandates counseling...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 23, 2026
The Tides Have Turned: The Forrester Wave™ For EUEM Solutions Is Now DEXM Solutions
Forrester announced that its longstanding End‑User Experience Management (EUEM) Wave will be renamed the Digital Employee Experience Management (DEXM) Wave, reflecting how the market now describes these platforms. The change aligns the research with the terminology used by technology executives,...
By Forrester Blogs
News•Feb 23, 2026
Poor Judgment or a Principled Stand? Susan Rice's Spat with Trump Dissected
Former U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice, a Netflix board member, publicly criticized President Donald Trump on a podcast, prompting the president to demand her removal from the board. The outburst coincides with Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros....
By Business Insider – Finance
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Merck’s Oncology Spin-Out: Organizational Design as Patent Cliff Strategy
Merck has created a standalone oncology business unit to confront the concentration risk posed by Keytruda, which now generates over half of its pharmaceutical sales and faces patent expiry around 2028. The restructuring treats organizational design as a strategic lever...
By Pharmaceutical Executive (independent trade outlet)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Expanded US Mining Would Boost Manufacturing's Material Possibilities
The United States is advancing domestic mining projects in Alaska, California, Pennsylvania and Nebraska to produce critical elements such as cobalt, copper, scandium, gallium and germanium. By securing these inputs, manufacturers can revisit alloy families previously deemed too costly or...
By IndustryWeek
News•Feb 23, 2026
Five Essential Communication Channels in the Workplace
The article outlines five core workplace communication channels—instant messaging, email, video conferencing, collaborative platforms, and multimedia—and explains how each supports different workflow needs. It emphasizes the importance of matching the channel to the message’s urgency, audience, and complexity, especially for...
By Slack – Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Merck Reorganizes Human Health Work Into Two New Units
Merck is reorganizing its Human Health division into two distinct units—Oncology and Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases—to sharpen focus as its flagship immuno‑oncology drug Keytruda approaches patent expiry. Jannie Oosthuizen, formerly head of U.S. Human Health, will lead the Oncology...
By BioSpace
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•0 min
Why Does HR Make It So Hard To Fire People? - Part 2
In this episode, Mark and Sarah dissect why managers often feel blocked by HR when trying to terminate underperforming employees. They explain that HR’s reluctance is usually not a blanket opposition but a legal safeguard requiring concrete, contemporaneous documentation of...
By Manager Tools
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
PTW/PI All-Stars Book Club – Chapter One
The PTW/PI Book Club launched its first chapter by spotlighting Michael Porter’s three seminal strategy contributions. The piece, drawn from a Harvard Business School “Celebrating Michael Porter” conference, argues Porter saved the strategy academy, bolstered the shift from planning to...
By Strategy Practitioner Insights (Substack)
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•33 min
Avoid the Trap of Golden Handcuffs After You Sell
In this episode, Jacob Oros interviews serial entrepreneur James Gardner about his experience selling a manufacturing business and staying on as part of the acquiring company—a situation he describes as "golden handcuffs." Gardner shares how the post‑sale transition felt restrictive,...
By M&A Talk (Morgan & Westfield) site
News•Feb 23, 2026
Team Topologies Announces Strategic Partnership with TeamForm to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation at Scale
Team Topologies announced a strategic partnership with TeamForm, integrating its flow‑centric operating model framework with TeamForm’s data‑driven execution platform. The collaboration embeds TeamForm in the Team Topologies Success Toolkit, giving enterprises real‑time visibility of team types, cognitive load, and interactions....
By Team Topologies
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Back to Basics: 14 Risk Oversight Rules You Know (But May Be Ignoring)
Jim DeLoach’s article revisits 14 timeless risk‑oversight principles, urging leaders to refresh them with today’s digital capabilities. He stresses that avoiding risk is itself a risk, and that AI, machine learning, and real‑time data can dramatically improve early‑warning systems. The...
By Corporate Compliance Insights
News•Feb 23, 2026
What Are Internal Controls in Accounting?
Internal controls are a cornerstone of financial governance, blending preventive measures that stop fraud and cyber threats with detective mechanisms that flag anomalies after they occur. Finance leaders, especially those overseeing IT, must balance these controls to match their organization’s...
By APQC Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Best Places to Work Certification Recognizes Asia-Pacific Organizations for Workplace Excellence
The Best Places to Work Certification Program has honored 15 Asia‑Pacific companies for exemplary workplace culture, strong employee engagement, and innovative HR practices. The assessment focuses on leadership effectiveness, employee experience, and overall culture, highlighting firms that make employees feel...
By HR Tech Series
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Leanshoring: Winning with Customers by Bringing the Business Closer
Global supply‑chain shocks and tariff volatility are prompting U.S. firms to reconsider offshoring. Jim Womack’s "leanshoring" model combines lean manufacturing with reshoring, demanding a full‑cost analysis that accounts for risk, intellectual property and skill loss. GE Appliances illustrates the approach,...
By Lean Enterprise Institute – The Lean Post
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
3 Tactics for Leading a Team Through Uncertainty
When a company is acquired, leaders suddenly face an uncertain landscape. The author outlines three tactics that helped steer his team through the transition: first, processing personal emotions and preparing for possible outcomes; second, grounding the team by sharing what...
By LeadDev (independent publication)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
From Agile to Lean Tech: Theodo’s Journey to Scalable Learning
Theodo transformed a failed client project into a catalyst for a 14‑year lean‑tech evolution, merging agile practices with lean thinking to build a learning‑focused delivery system. By embedding visibility, problem‑solving tools and shared responsibility, the firm grew from two founders...
By Lean Enterprise Institute – The Lean Post
News•Feb 23, 2026
Is Inventory Processing Time Slowing Your Brand’s Growth?
Small and mid‑size brands are losing cash flow when inventory induction time— the period between arrival at a fulfillment center and being sale‑ready—gets stretched. Delays lock capital, force costly expedited freight, and can miss seasonal demand, squeezing margins. A hybrid...
By Supply Chain Dive
News•Feb 23, 2026
RevOps Roundup: Week 8, 2026
The RevOps Roundup for week 8, 2026 curates a suite of practical resources—from a guide on tracking outbound traffic in lead pipelines to AI workflow best practices and variance analysis techniques. It also highlights podcasts where CROs discuss scaling from $2 M to...
By RevenueOperations.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
4 Ways to Automate Notifications for Mercado Pago
Mercado Pago dominates Latin America’s online payments, but manual post‑purchase tasks still burden sellers. By linking Mercado Pago to Zapier, businesses can trigger workflows that instantly grant course access, update marketing databases, log transactions, and push real‑time alerts. The article...
By Zapier – Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Retailers Reset Expectations for 2026 – Operations Is Where the Battle Is Won
Australian retailers and e‑commerce firms are entering 2026 with a pragmatic outlook, prioritising operational discipline over aggressive expansion. Productivity has become a frontline commercial issue as labour constraints and cost pressure erode margins. Companies are moving from blunt cost‑cutting to...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 23, 2026
FUEL THE FUTURE: THE C-SUITE PLAYBOOK FOR BREAKTHROUGH GROWTH
The article outlines a C‑suite playbook for breakthrough growth, urging leaders to shift resources from legacy operations to continuous transformation. It proposes seven strategic levers—including streamlining outdated processes, building long‑term investment cases, hard‑wiring transformation into financial rhythms, and embedding it...
By CEOWORLD magazine
Blog•Feb 22, 2026
Transforming Procurement From the Inside Out
Procurement is at a pivotal crossroads as global uncertainty, rapid technology adoption, and heightened business expectations demand greater influence. Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO, draws on his military and retail experience to argue that procurement leaders must grant teams freedom within...
By Art of Procurement
News•Feb 22, 2026
Building Sales Teams That Don’t Quit with Eric Laroque
In a February 2026 interview, Eric Larocque, founder of Cultivate Winning, detailed how his early experiences in a butcher shop and competitive hockey forged a grit‑first mindset that now drives his sales leadership. By overhauling team structure, deploying Salesforce and SalesLoft,...
By Membrain Blog
News•Feb 22, 2026
How The Gund Company’s ‘No Layoffs’ Policy Drives Business Results
Steve Gund, third‑generation CEO of The Gund Company, has maintained a strict “no layoffs” policy for over 75 years while delivering roughly 18 % growth. The employee‑owned firm scored 9.0 out of 10 on an economic‑engagement assessment, far above the top‑quartile...
By Inc.
Podcast•Feb 22, 2026•1 min
Standing Out in Enterprise SEO: Building Creative In-House Teams
In this episode of Voices of Search, host Tyson Stockton chats with Ahrefs expert Patrick Stokes about building creative, in‑house SEO teams that can stand out in the enterprise space. They discuss the challenges of scaling SEO internally, the importance...
By Voices of Search
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Product‑led Promises Often Mask Missing Accountability
For most companies, going "product-led" is a complete disaster, and they soon revert to a feature factory. It's a predictable pattern: • Product teams cheer. • Leadership steps back. • Accountability quietly disappears. • Then… it all blows up. WHAT COMPANIES THINK THEY ARE...
By Ed Biden
News•Feb 22, 2026
Data-First Telecom Management: From Blind Spot to Value Driver
Enterprises are still paying for legacy telecom services that are unused, creating hidden cost leaks. A data‑first approach—digitizing invoices, consolidating contracts, and applying AI/ML analytics—provides clear visibility into service usage and pricing. Companies that adopt this model can shift telecom...
By Data Center Dynamics
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Eliminate Key‑Man Risk to Make Your Business Sellable
Key man risk is why most small businesses never sell. If your company depends on you, buyers apply a discount or walk away. In some service firms, the discount hits 100%, which means the business has no standalone value. Document processes, hire leaders,...
By Ask Dr. Brown
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Stop Flag Overload: Prioritize What Truly Matters
“If everything’s important, then nothing is important.” How many red flags are quietly staring at you from your task manager right now? 🚩 In this week’s episode of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast, I break down: • Why overdue flagged tasks create...
By Carl Pullein
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Culture, Not Strategy, Determines Transformation Success
70% of business transformations fail. Not because of strategy. Because of culture. Big vision announced. Great slides shared. Everyone agrees. Two weeks later? Same behaviors. Strategy sounds good in meetings. Culture shows up on Monday morning. If leaders don’t model change… If incentives don’t shift… If standards aren’t enforced… Nothing changes. Without cultural alignment,...
By Abraham Kah
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Leaders Must Blend Acceptance with Accountability for Performance
#TimTalk - How do leaders balance acceptance with accountability and performance? with Mau Espinosa https://t.co/l8JyxhLE7I via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #Leadership #Culture #Motivation #Marketing #Success #Entrepreneur #Management https://t.co/j41Z3fekyv
By Tim Hughes
Social•Feb 21, 2026
High Performers Struggle with Regulation, Not Laziness
Most high performers do not have a discipline problem. They have a regulation problem. You are not lazy. You are overloaded. Burnout is not a character flaw. It is a biological response to chronic stress, constant stimulation, and lack of recovery. That is why nothing feels...
By Douglas D.
Social•Feb 21, 2026
AI War Room Lets One User Command Multiple Researchers
A YC-backed team just turned 1 week of research into 12 minutes. It’s called Spine Swarm. You can ask it any question, and it runs a whole team of AI researchers while you watch. You can guide them in real time...
By Hasan Toor
Social•Feb 21, 2026
One Clear Priority Outperforms Ten Competing Tasks
Small workloads don’t beat big workloads. Focused workloads do. I’m beginning to see that one clearly defined priority outperform ten “important” tasks competing for my attention.
By Pascio