--- title: ALULA Blog (13) description: "The latest insights from business and behavioral science experts with tips and tools to help leaders lead change, drive performance and achieve results.\n\n (13)" image: https://alula.clg.com/assets/img/alula-open-graph-image.jpg --- [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/images/logos/alula-clg-logo-1.svg)](https://alula.clg.com/) - [Home](https://alula.clg.com/) - Solutions - [Change](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/change-management) - [Leadership](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/leadership) - [Performance](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/performance) - About - [Company](https://alula.clg.com/about/company) - [Team](https://alula.clg.com/about/team) - [Insights](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog) - [Blog](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog) - [Resources](https://alula.clg.com/insights/resources) - [Careers](https://alula.clg.com/careers) - [Contact](https://alula.clg.com/contact) - Search - [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/images/logos/alula-clg-logo-white.svg)](https://alula.clg.com/) - [PH: 1.800.887.0011 (U.S. Toll-free)](tel:18008870011) - [PH: 412.269.7240](tel:4122697240) - [Directions](https://goo.gl/maps/gjzMJte7JKo) ## [Eight Steps For Maximizing Your Relationship With Your Manager](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/eight-steps-for-maximizing-your-relationship-with-your-manager) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Behavior](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/eight-steps-for-maximizing-your-relationship-with-your-manager#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Facemask%20employee%20talking%20to%20manager_RESIZED.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/eight-steps-for-maximizing-your-relationship-with-your-manager) Leaders have long been encouraged to empower and engage the people around them. But usually it’s talked about as a one-way approach – the leader as the provider and the employee as the recipient. What if there was a reciprocal strategy on the part of the employee to further capitalize on the empowering approach the leader provides? In other words, what’s the analogous work-smarter-not-harder response for the employee in this situation? [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/eight-steps-for-maximizing-your-relationship-with-your-manager) ## [Business Communication Skills for Leaders That Engage & Activate Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams) By [Debbie Kramer](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/debbie-kramer) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams) [1 Comment](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Communicating%20with%20teams.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams) Tamika was recently promoted into a role where she became responsible for multiple teams. She had been working with her team leaders to create a vision and plan aligned with the organization’s strategy and plan. It was time to share it with the employees in her department. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams) ## [Twelve Leadership Practices to Help Others Excel](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/twelve-leadership-practices-to-help-others-excel) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Operational Excellence](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/operational-excellence) [1 Comment](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/twelve-leadership-practices-to-help-others-excel#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/smiling-business-people-picture-id929818250.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/twelve-leadership-practices-to-help-others-excel) Leadership is all about helping others to excel. As a leader, how do you achieve that? [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/twelve-leadership-practices-to-help-others-excel) ## [Looking Back Provides Understanding for Moving Forward](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/looking-back-provides-understanding-for-moving-forward) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Operational Excellence](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/operational-excellence) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/looking-back-provides-understanding-for-moving-forward#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/digital-tablet-and-eyeglasses-on-books-in-public-library-picture-id1135144614.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/looking-back-provides-understanding-for-moving-forward) In 1982, W. Edwards Deming published his 14 Points of Management and described what he called the System of Profound Knowledge. His ideas and writings continue to revolutionize manufacturing and organizational excellence by influencing innovators, thought leaders, and organizational teams throughout the world. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/looking-back-provides-understanding-for-moving-forward) ## [What Do We Know about Advancing as a Female Leader?  A Lot!](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/what-do-we-know-about-advancing-as-a-female-leader-a-lot) By [Danielle Hochstein, Ph.D.](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/https-insights-alula-clg-com-blog-author-danielle-geissler-ph-d) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/what-do-we-know-about-advancing-as-a-female-leader-a-lot#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/senior-businesswoman-talking-to-her-team-picture-id1178385552.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/what-do-we-know-about-advancing-as-a-female-leader-a-lot) Recently I had the pleasure of co-chairing the 5th Annual [*Advancing Women’s Leadership Skills and Opportunities in Pharma and Healthcare - East*.](https://dgevents.com/advancing-womens-leadership-skills-east-2020/)  The three-day event was filled to the brim with great speakers, learning opportunities, and activities—like dancing! I loved the energy of the event, and the passion of both the speakers and the very engaged audience, despite it being a virtual event. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/what-do-we-know-about-advancing-as-a-female-leader-a-lot) ## [Trusting Your Remote Teams to Do the Right Things (Even When No One is Looking)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/trusting-your-remote-teams-to-do-the-right-things-even-when-no-one-is-looking) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams), [Working Remote](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/working-remote), [Leading Remote Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams), [Managing Remotely](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/managing-remotely) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/trusting-your-remote-teams-to-do-the-right-things-even-when-no-one-is-looking#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/diverse-colleagues-have-webcam-work-conference-on-computer-picture-id1222389471.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/trusting-your-remote-teams-to-do-the-right-things-even-when-no-one-is-looking) ***“How do I know my remote team is just as productive as when I was able to see them in the office?”*** ***“How do I know they are doing the right things in the right way? Are there metrics I can use?”*** ***“How can I be sure my remote employees are fully engaged, even though I’m not around?”*** I’m hearing these questions a lot as remote work has become the “new way of work.” As a leader, what can you do? Do you use keystroke counters and always-on cameras to see them—because you can’t fully trust them? Or, maybe you should “trust but verify?” Or, “trust and hope for the best?” [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/trusting-your-remote-teams-to-do-the-right-things-even-when-no-one-is-looking) ## [Checklist for Virtual Conference Attendees and Participants](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/checklist-for-new-virtual-conference-attendees) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Working Remote](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/working-remote) [2 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/checklist-for-new-virtual-conference-attendees#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/video-call-with-team-members-picture-id1223455516.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/checklist-for-new-virtual-conference-attendees) Virtual conferences, in some form, are here to stay. And they come with unique challenges and benefits. With that in mind, ALULA developed a checklist of how best to prepare for—and engage in—virtual conference activities. These will ensure you get the most out of the experience—and hopefully you avoid some common pitfalls that may occur with this new way of engaging in virtual events. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/checklist-for-new-virtual-conference-attendees) ## [Can Your Culture Drive Your Digital Transformation?](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/can-your-culture-drive-your-digital-transformation) By [Danielle Hochstein, Ph.D.](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/https-insights-alula-clg-com-blog-author-danielle-geissler-ph-d) posted in [Behavior](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior), [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Digital Transformation](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/digital-transformation), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/can-your-culture-drive-your-digital-transformation#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/concept-picture-id1154360236.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/can-your-culture-drive-your-digital-transformation) Culture can make or break your digital strategy. At ALULA, we define culture as patterns of behavior that have been either reinforced or discouraged by people, systems, and processes over time. No two cultures are the same, and an organization’s digital culture can be best defined by the people within it. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/can-your-culture-drive-your-digital-transformation) ## [Two Factors that Make or Break Organizational Transformations](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/two-factors-that-make-or-break-organizational-transformations) By [Danielle Hochstein, Ph.D.](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/https-insights-alula-clg-com-blog-author-danielle-geissler-ph-d) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Operational Excellence](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/operational-excellence), [Digital Transformation](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/digital-transformation), [Organizational Transformation](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/organizational-transformation), [Change](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/change) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/two-factors-that-make-or-break-organizational-transformations#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Organizational%20Transformation.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/two-factors-that-make-or-break-organizational-transformations) The cost of a failed transformation to a company can be astronomical.  Not just in invested resources, but in man hours and opportunities lost. Why then do so many company transformations fail? Danielle Geissler, Ph.D., shares two of the most important things that can make or break your transformation. In this two-minute video learn what can most often get in your way, as well as why leaders are in the best position to create and sustain an environment for successful transformation. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/two-factors-that-make-or-break-organizational-transformations) ## [Digital Transformation Has Gained a Whole New Momentum - Can you Make the Most of It?](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/digital-transformation-has-gained-a-whole-new-momentum-can-you-make-the-most-of-it) By [Danielle Hochstein, Ph.D.](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/https-insights-alula-clg-com-blog-author-danielle-geissler-ph-d) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Innovation](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/innovation), [Change Management](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/change-management), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Working Remote](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/working-remote), [Leading Remote Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams), [Work from Home](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/work-from-home), [Managing Remotely](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/managing-remotely) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/digital-transformation-has-gained-a-whole-new-momentum-can-you-make-the-most-of-it#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/woman-worker-engaged-in-online-team-briefing-on-computer-picture-id1222279363.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/digital-transformation-has-gained-a-whole-new-momentum-can-you-make-the-most-of-it) The advent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting need for many people to work remotely has accelerated the use of new, fast and frequently changing digital technology to solve business problems. Whether it has been the use of ever advancing technology like ZOOMSM or Microsoft® TEAMS or the fast-tracking of more complex technological processes like Telehealth, businesses are radically re-thinking how they are using technology, people and processes to survive and thrive in the current economy. 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