Welcome
to the Weekly Medius PsychNews. Every week, we select five
thought-provoking Psychology articles from the hundreds published in
journals and other media. Psychology Drives Everything.
The Key to a Strong Team:
Research reveals the one quality that best predicts team performance.
Most of us engage in some kind of teamwork, whether it’s for projects
at the office, coordinating a community event, or organizing a birthday
party. But, what makes for an effective team? Full article.
New Managers
Are the Most Neglected Population in Business:
All too often they receive little or no guidance and training. That's a
strong statement in the headline, but I'd say you can make
the argument. The transition to management, as I've discussed
before in this space, is by no means simple. It involves a whole new
way of looking at the business world, new skills, new responsibilities,
new kinds of relationships, and so on. New managers have to wear
many hats, and sometimes, these hats don't fit too well. One study
showed, not surprisingly, that 60 percent of new managers
underperformed in their first two years on the job, not achieving
the results expected of them. Full article.
You Lead
Differently When You Want to Be Liked:
Power and status goals can cause leaders to make different decisions.
When you take on a leadership role, there are many different goals you
are probably trying to pursue. You’d like to be liked (or at least
respected) in that role. You may also be interested in having your
vision of the future carried out. In addition, you probably want to
succeed at whatever goals the group has adopted. Full article.
What
Innovative CEOs and Leaders Need to Know about AI:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rising global imperative. Enterprise
software companies are rushing to incorporate AI functionality into its
product offerings. Venture-capital funding is pouring into AI startups
globally. AI is a geopolitical movement with many countries putting it
as a top priority. Top-ranked MBA schools are including AI in the
curriculum. AI can be found in neuroscience, life sciences, health
care, financial services, esports, art, science, entertainment,
and many more industries. Forward-thinking companies are starting to
realize returns on their investments as early adopters of AI. Full article.
Companies with
Few Executive Women Are at a Disadvantage:
While many blog posts and articles report that the lack of women in top
leadership roles is a serious problem, it doesn't seem like there has
been complete buy-in. Perhaps some companies wonder why this
might even be a problem or why people make such a big deal of
this. Full article.
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