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What does it mean to be a good line manager? What are the responsibilities of line managers? The first stage of the Leadership Pipeline is the line manager. They are the ones who manage a team of front-line workers who directly handle the organization’s day-to-day operations. Continue reading to learn how to be a good line manager to your employees.
How do you build a platform business? What type of participants are important for platforms? Platform business models are game-changers, and you might be inspired to start your own platform business. Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne, and Sangeet Paul Choudary cover three design fundamentals to consider as you get started. Below we’ll look at how to build a platform business using the three design fundamentals.
What’s a second-level manager? Are you training employees to become managers? The second stage of the Leadership Pipeline is the second-level manager. They are in charge of several teams and are responsible for the performance of line managers. If you’re a second-level manager or are about to be one, continue reading for advice given by experts.
What type of participants do you want for your business? How do you attract users? As you design your platform, you must make choices about which participants you want to invite to your platform and what they’ll be allowed to do. Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne, and Sangeet Paul Choudary primarily focus on two types of participants: users and external developers. Keep reading to learn how to get users and external developers to use your platform.
What is a functional manager? What type of skills do functional managers need? Functional managers are in charge of a functional department. This is part of an organization that comprises all the teams working to accomplish a single specialized function. Continue reading for a basic overview of a functional manager’s job description.
Are you often bogged down by negative emotions? What’s Letting Go by David R. Hawkins about? In Letting Go, David R. Hawkins looks at common ways we avoid dealing with difficult emotions. To help with this, he offers strategies for identifying, accepting, and releasing unhelpful emotions. Read below for a brief overview of Letting Go.
Is your business suffering from a lack of customers? Where do you find potential customers? A business won’t get anywhere without customers. Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne, and Sangeet Paul Choudary stress that to attract users to your platform, you must ensure your platform has obvious inherent value. Continue reading to learn how to attract customers.
What are some smart ways to invest your tax refund? Can investing your tax refund help you get ahead financially? If you invest tax refund funds wisely, such as by paying off high-interest debt, contributing to retirement accounts, or building an emergency fund, you can supercharge your financial stability. With effective management, this “unexpected” income can transform into a powerful tool to expedite your journey to financial freedom and make your hard-earned money work even harder. Dive deeper into how your tax refund can work significantly harder for you and steer you faster toward financial freedom.
What does a company manager do? What are the traits of a successful manager? The fourth level of the Leadership Pipeline is the company manager. These managers are in charge of entire companies—although they still report to higher-ups in their organization’s parent company. Read below to learn how to manage a company successfully.
What’s propelled the overwhelming growth of the US online sports betting industry? What risks stem from the sector’s largely unchecked expansion? How will sports betting evolve? The US online sports betting industry, now legal in 38 states, has grown exponentially in recent years due to increased digital accessibility and changing societal norms. Critics say the sector’s unchecked growth is fueling Americans’ gambling problem and increasing the potential for money laundering. Below, we’ll look at the rise of online sports betting and the dangers that come with it.