Top Leadership Trends—and Why They Matter
Whether you lead an entire organization or only a team of people, it’s smart to be aware of the key trends in management and leadership.
Knowledge Sharing and Cross Pollination
Rather than keeping workers divided into separate departments of functional expertise, businesses are encouraging employees to understand what is happening across the organization.
Employees can make timely and effective decisions when they have a panoramic view of the business they work for, not just their area or job—and this allows the business as a whole to remain nimble. Organizations become more competitive and teams become more cohesive.
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In this excerpt from his new book, Stupid Enough to Succeed: The Millennial Entrepreneur’s Guide to Achieving Business Hypergrowth, Jeff Naeem shares tips for successful delegation.
Company retreats come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you opt for luxury accommodations or woodsy lodgings, what’s most important is organizing a variety of activities and workshops that bring out the best in your team. Research retreat ideas and come up with an environment that will work for your organization. Consider consulting with a 
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Buying an established business has its advantages. For example, when you buy a business, you take over an organization that’s typically already generating revenues. There’s also usually a customer base, an established business reputation and existing operational procedures. However, just like any kind of investment, there are risks as well. It is important to do the necessary research and understand the factors that may affect the success or failure of your venture.
Beyond all the usual ingredients for a successful launch, you don’t want to underestimate the value of business insurance as you get started. Below are five business insurance policies that can help your startup get off the ground.
Tom Charman is a “studentrepreneur,” an EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) finalist in 2016 and co-founder and CEO of 
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