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Dan Pontefract

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Mergers And Acquisitions Fail When Leaders Ignore The Human Factor

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dan Pontefract

Most mergers and acquisitions start with spreadsheets and end with PowerPoint decks. But the real cost—what goes wrong and why—is almost always about people. Despite years of consulting practices and playbooks, organizations continue to undervalue the human side of post-acquisition integration, often referred to simply by its acronym: PAI. Jennifer Fondrevay has lived the damage firsthand. Founder of Day1 Ready PAI process and author of Now What?
Stop Worrying About Time Management And Become A Chief Moment Master

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dan Pontefract

In the age of the distraction economy—the one so many of us currently find ourselves in—it’s time to consider that the concept of time management is a myth. Great leaders don’t merely manage calendars or time. Instead, they master moments. If you feel overwhelmed, distracted, and constantly playing catch-up, odds are it’s because you have been managing tasks (and your time) instead of your overall time behaviors.
Your Organization Likely Has An Ageism Problem

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dan Pontefract

While DEI continues to dominate the headlines, as evidenced by Harvard University this past week, it wasn’t that long ago that organizations used various elements of belonging purely as marketing stunts. The script was predictable—slick campaigns, polished diversity statements, and feel-good corporate PR. However, one aspect of DEI that was consistently overlooked was age. It’s here where organizations quietly sideline older employees and treat them like a problem rather than a strategic advantage.
Harvard University’s Bold Lesson On Integrity And Saying No

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dan Pontefract

There comes a moment for every leader when the clearest sign of strength is found not in agreement, compromise, or accommodation but in the clarity and courage to firmly say no. Integrity is the key. Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.
20 maneras de que los líderes tomen decisiones de calidad con rapidez

1 month ago | forbes.es | Dan Pontefract

Los líderes empresariales se enfrentan naturalmente a mucha presión al dirigir una empresa. Dado que cada decisión, por mínima que sea, impacta no solo a los clientes, sino también a los empleados y a la propia empresa, cultivar la capacidad de trabajar y tomar decisiones de calidad en tiempos limitados es fundamental para todo líder.
Más allá del contenido: tres maneras en que la IA está cambiando el marketing online

1 month ago | forbes.es | Gabriella Mateos |Bernard Marr |Dan Pontefract

Es bien sabido que la IA, en particular la generativa, ha transformado la generación de contenido en marketing. Ahora, las IA pueden generar de todo, desde elementos visuales hasta presentaciones, audio, vídeo y avatares. Pero su impacto, aunque posiblemente menos visible, es igualmente significativo en otras áreas del marketing, como las tres que se describen a continuación.
Your Bias Against Older Workers Is Costing You Talent

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dan Pontefract

The demographic shift is well underway. Wherever you look, data and research suggest that society is living longer and that the impact will reshape how organizations think and operate. However, if companies were paying more attention, they might want to look in the organizational mirror and ask, "Why are we overlooking older workers?"Gary Officer, President and CEO of the Center for Workforce Inclusion (CWI), is rather direct and blunt about the pending demographic crisis.
Por qué los líderes deben priorizar la humanidad sobre la conveniencia en la era de la IA

2 months ago | forbes.es | Dan Pontefract

El auge y el cambio hacia la inteligencia artificial (IA) en el lugar de trabajo están obligando a que surja una pregunta urgente: como líder, ¿cuánto debería confiar en la IA y en qué punto corre el riesgo de externalizar su humanidad? En una era en la que los algoritmos se entrelazan con las decisiones cotidianas, los líderes comienzan a enfrentarse a un imperativo claro.
Why Leaders Must Choose Humanity Over Convenience In The AI Era

2 months ago | forbes.com | Dan Pontefract

The surge and shift to artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is forcing a pressing question to emerge: As a leader, how much should you rely on AI, and at what point do you risk outsourcing your humanity? In an age where algorithms entwine with everyday decisions, leaders are beginning to face a stark imperative. Can you utilize AI’s potential without surrendering judgment, creativity, or a leader’s core values? Will you remember humanity?
What These Roles Actually Do

2 months ago | forbes.com | Dan Pontefract

Contrary to popular belief, wellness isn’t about kombucha drinks or lunchtime yoga. It's a strategic choice that leaders must make to cultivate a healthy, high-performing workforce. But can it be an actual career path worth considering? Many still view wellness as a nice-to-have perk or an HR add-on at best. That perspective is outdated. Wellness has rapidly become an integral leadership responsibility, demanding as much strategy and rigor as marketing, sales, or R&D.