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Leading from afar!

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Here is a particularly pragmatic and helpful post on how to work with your isolated team during this time of battling back the novel coronavirus to contain COVID-19.  This advice must be good, as it is from my wife!

From Danielle Herrerias, Vice President Human Resources, the BUCK Institute for Research on Aging. (Her organization was on network news today for their work fighting COVID-19.)

Dear Faculty and Department Leaders,

I hope everyone is adjusting to working remotely (for the most part) and many thanks to those of you who continue to come to Buck to provide essential services to your labs, departments and our organization. As you continue to lead your labs and departments from afar, I wanted to share some tips to help foster employee engagement during these uncertain times. Here goes!

1) Refrain from “being on” 24/7. For example, don’t send emails to your staff at night, as this only adds stress. If possible, wait until morning to send the email or at least schedule it to go out during typical work hours.

2) Acknowledge uncertainty. None of us knows when and how the shelter-in-place will end. It’s OK to admit that you don’t know what will happen next and when it will happen.

3) Meet often with your team – as a group, individually or both. Feel free to mix it up and meet via online video, email or phone. Staying connected is critical to keeping everyone engaged.

4) Be honest – When someone asks you a question, give them an honest answer. If you are asked something you don’t have the authority to discuss, then candidly tell them that.

5) Be consistent with your message, goals, meeting times, etc. Consistency helps create some sort of order.

6) Be flexible – everyone is balancing work, home and children’s schedules. This is the time to bend the rules.

7) If you have staff on personal leave, check-in with them to see how they are doing.

8) Ask your team what they need. For example, do they need any supplies to work at home?

9) Listen to what your staff is saying. Evaluate their mindset. Respond to any concerns.

10) Demonstrate leadership. Act decisively. And most importantly show compassion.

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” (Ryunosuke Satoro)

Danielle Herrerias

Vice President Human Resources

The Buck Institute
8001 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94945
415-209-2210
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Annual Top-Ten Technology Predictions GP Bullhound’s Crystal Ball

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Back by popular demand…G.P Bullhound’s Annual Top-Ten Technology Predictions. I shared these exclusive Annual Predictions last year, as I was impressed with their previous accuracy and the depth of their research on technology trends affecting our personal and professional lives.
I learned about this investment banking firm when they were a client of mine…and the most prolific one specializing in the technology space in America and Europe. They close more financing deals than any other Technology-oriented investment banks.
They agreed to let me share these Predictions with you again this year.
Learn what they are saying about Mobility, Security, Autonomous Vehicles, Drones, Software, Wireless, and the emerging leaders in these sectors.
Check them out!
How strongly do you agree or disagree?
Kudos to G.P Bullhound for their Research, analysis, and willing to make their stands and share with us.
Hope you benefit from their insights. Enjoy!

Digital Banking Continues to Rise

Tech-savvy millennials are driving the adoption in digital banking services

Traditional players are attempting to provide their own digital banking solutions

Some areas in the banking ecosystem remain uncapitalized by large players

There are associated risks and uncertainties around digital banking solutions

App Distribution Moving away from Apple and Google 

Some developers are considering cutting ties with the Appstore and Play store

Tech Giants are creating their own separate platforms to host their applications

Startup’s are developing more consumer and distributor friendly models

Employee Engagement Goes High Tech

Firms are exploring how technology can find the right talent and do so with zero bias

M&A activity shows that there is interest in Human Capital Management (HCM)

There are risks and concerns regarding the technology despite its potential

Retail Technology Gets Smarter

Most purchases are conducted offline, despite growth in digital retail

Companies are initiating the next generation of retail, combining physical and digital

Start- ups are providing an array of possible solutions to enhance physical retail

Artificial Intelligence is the End of Repetition, not the End of Life

From the 1910s to the 2000s, labor distribution has changed to reflect shifts in society

AI has the potential to –and increasingly will – solve important issues for the labor force

Though concerns exist around impact of AI and workforce automation, we believe working conditions will improve

AI will improve working conditions and the working experience

Many innovators in the space are painting a picture of symbiosis between humans and artificial intelligence

Consumer Subscription Set to Eclipse Advertising

Software as a Service (SaaS) has become predominant enterprise software model

Ad-backed model misdirects companies to create as much demand for ad space, instead of improving user experience and satisfaction

Subscription based platforms are incentivized to improve their product and retain a loyal user

A Break-Up of an Advertising Duopoly

2018 = A watershed year for Amazon after relaunching its Advertising Services

It is ripe for Amazon to establish itself as a market leader in online advertising

Agencies and platforms are positioning themselves to help account managers navigate Amazon’s  constantly evolving platform

The need for an end-to-end partner is greater than ever

Last Minute Delivery Going the Distance

Users expect fast delivery to come as standard

The last leg of the delivery is the most expensive and inefficient aspect of shipping

Crowdsourced delivery is considered as a less asset-intensive method for delivery

Urban warehouses are under development to assist firms for fast deliveries

Companies are creating mobile warehouses to have inventory on-hand closer to customer’s doorsteps

End of the Boys Club

Investors are accelerating the success of female founders and women in Venture Capital

These investment strategies have garnered support from many LP counterparts

Female entrepreneurs are rewriting the narrative at the startup level as well

We are seeing a push for change from the top to unify the tech industry’s decision makers

Professional Capital Sources Scouting for Entry Points into Blockchain

Cryptocurrencies moving from the periphery into the mainstream and putting blockchain at the front of the corporate agenda

Our 2018 report “Token Frenzy, the fuel of the blockchain”, predicted a correction at a time of unprecedented euphoria

Interest in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) from financial institutions is in full speed

We predict 2019 will be the year of institutional capital inflow into blockchain

Click here to see their 2019 Technology Predictions Presentation 

 

 

Sonoma & Napa County Wildfires: Stanton Chase Raises $10,000 for Victims

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While Napa and Sonoma Counties have gained notoriety around the globe for their outstanding wines, they recently were in the news for their destructive wildfires.  High winds and dry vegetation and hilly terrain all combined to create a fire storm that raced overnight through parks, vineyards, homes, businesses, hotels, and stores.  Tens of thousands were evacuated in the dead of night in the nicest of neighborhoods.

Wildfires came perilously close to Sonoma’s Scribe Winery, but CalFire crews held the flames back and the winery is still standing.

The fires burned over 5,000 homes, 210,000 acres, hundreds of businesses, and took over 40 lives.  Thick smoke and ashes blocked sunlight around the Bay Area for many days.  Thousands remain displaced today, and face the grim reality of having lost all their possessions and in need of rebuilding their homes.

Stanton Chase – San Francisco came together as a team to respond to this tragedy.  In addition to the many volunteers who served the evacuees in make-shift shelters, money needed to be raised to immediately get people back on their feet.  Our team wanted to help, so we set a goal to raise $10,000 for fire victims.  Within a few days we donated our first check for $8,500 to Brett Martinez, CEO of the Redwood Credit Union and spokesperson for the North Bay Fire Relief Fund.  We recently donated the balance of our $10,000 goal.

Brett Martinez, CEO of Redwood Credit Union (RCU) receiving check from Paul Herrerias.

We are proud to report due our underwriting of all fund-raising fees, selection of the best online tools, and generous donation distribution partners, that 100% of the funds from our donors went to the victims of these fires.  With our research team’s skills, our network in the community, and everyone’s caring and generosity, we came together as ordinary people but were able to accomplish an extraordinary act of support.

The slogans ”Sonoma Strong” and ”Love is Thicker than Smoke” will remain in our minds and hearts for many years to come.

Judy James, Chair of Santa Rosa Metro Chamber and Board Member- RCU, receiving latest check from Stanton Chase for North Bay Fire Relief Fund.

Side note: Just days before the fires broke out our team was selected to conduct the search for CEO for the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce.  This new leader will have the opportunity to help Santa Rosa and Sonoma County to rebuild from the worst natural disaster since the 1906 Earthquake and Fire.

To contribute to our ongoing fund-raising efforts:  www.youcaring.com/FriendsofNorCal

For photos and a chronicle of our efforts to keep our network informed of the fires, see my personal Facebook page. 

To read details of fire unfolding from Chamber Board Chair, Judy James: http://california.comcast.com/2017/11/14/employee-profiles-judy-james-comcasts-first-responder/

Fountaingrove Golf Clubhouse devastated by fire.

Charred statues all that remain of destroyed business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stanton Chase – San Francisco meets Brett Martinez and Judy James. Our team pledged to raise $10,000.