Ellen Bailey, Author at Harvard Business Publishing

The Modern Leader’s Greatest Balancing Act

Ellen Bailey — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:26:55 +0000

IN BRIEF: Amidst technological advancements, a timeless truth endures: Leaders remain responsible for guiding people. While the pandemic emphasized authentic and inclusive leadership, leaders are struggling to strike the right balance. Traditional leadership skills require fine-tuning to align with contemporary needs. In today’s technology-driven world, the expectations placed on leaders have evolved, creating a need for more tech-savvy leaders at all levels. But even as the latest trends and innovations captivate our attention, a fundamental truth remains unchanged: leaders still lead people. And although the pandemic brought authentic, empathetic, and inclusive leadership to the forefront, leaders haven’t nailed this […]

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“Remember the Ladies:” Thinking about Women in the Workforce

Ellen Bailey — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:31:13 +0000

As Women’s History Month winds down, I’ve been thinking a lot about women in the workforce. Not surprisingly, this thinking has been inextricably wound together with thoughts of the pandemic and the ongoing need to address issues of social justice. This year in particular, it’s hard to separate things out. But since this is the month in which we celebrate women, I’d like to take a look at things through the lens of women at work. This has been a tough year for everyone, but when it comes to working, the negative impact on women has been significantly greater than […]

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Enabling Leadership Development for Black Employees

Ellen Bailey — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:12:16 +0000

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIB) is not a standalone pillar in your organization, but rather a level used to adjust the playing field for all across every group, initiative, and project. When interwoven throughout your organization, DIB “creates the conditions for people to be their best selves. It unlocks potential and possibilities,” as stated in our white paper, The Three A’s of Inclusion. But what happens when your organization lacks diversity and inclusion? How can black employees be their best selves when organizational systems are not necessarily set up to support all employees equally? For example, many hiring managers find […]

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Large-Scale Learning: Three Real-World Examples

Ellen Bailey — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:50:07 +0000

This is the third and final post in a series on the value of large-scale programs. Read the second post here. As large-scale leadership development programs gain momentum, organizations can learn a lot from companies that have used them. What motivated them to explore a leadership development experience with cohorts far larger than the typical 50 learners? Why did they ultimately decide to deliver large-scale learning experiences? How’s large scale working out for them? To answer these questions, here are examples from a few of our clients about their experiences. Staying ahead in a competitive business environment One financial services […]

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