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Does Mental Health Scare Managers?
Mental health has become a central topic in organizations. It appears in HR strategies, employer branding, well-being programs, engagement surveys. Yet, on the ground, especially for frontline managers, the situation remains uncomfortable. Managers are asked to notice, prevent, and support. But what exactly are they supposed to detect?
Erwan Hernot
Dec 4, 20252 min read
AI Means Continuous Learning
HR and management trends 2025 Continuous Learning in AI Applications: The Key to Maintaining a Competitive HR Edge In the year 2025, the nature of work and talent management has transformed significantly. Human Resources (HR) departments, once primarily concerned with administrating benefits and compliance, now sit at the strategic center of organizations. The unprecedented growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, propelled by advanced machine learning models, dat
Erwan Hernot
Nov 27, 20256 min read
What The Evolution Of Processes Tells Us Of Management
Managers spend literally most of their time, complying (and complaining;) to processes. Although those are here to stay...
Erwan Hernot
Nov 20, 20258 min read
With AI, the frontline can take control in everyday operations
For years, digital transformation has strengthened headquarters and reporting, while frontline employees remained constrained by slow tools and limited decision authority. Yet real value creation happens where work meets reality — in production, service, and interaction. This article explains how AI can support frontline judgment and shift the manager’s role from gatekeeper to architect of autonomy.
Erwan Hernot
Nov 13, 20252 min read
Disconnected Leaders: A Sure Path To Failure
leadership style vs situation: the risk of a mismatch Leadership is often discussed in terms of types and categories, as if classifying leaders allows us to fully grasp the concept. However, failures frequently occur when there's a disconnect between the requirements of a situation and the actions of the leaders managing it. This underscores the inconsistencies that can arise between leadership styles and situational demands. A leadership style refers to the characteristic ap
Erwan Hernot
Nov 6, 20254 min read
How AI Can Bridge the Communication Gap Between Project Managers and Executives
Misaligned conversations, wasted time, and often, missed opportunities for timely decisions Anyone who has ever sat in a project committee meeting knows the feeling. Stressed project managers present detailed updates—tasks completed, milestones missed, risks logged—while executives listen, trying to decipher whether any of it matters strategically. Executives want clarity on business impact, while project managers want recognition for their operational progress. The result: m
Erwan Hernot
Oct 30, 20253 min read
Change Management: 6 traps you need to know
The path to success of a change initiative is fraught with pitfalls. Do leaders know them?
Erwan Hernot
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Agile Management: A Daily Guide for Managers
What does Agile management practically entail for managers on a daily basis?
Erwan Hernot
Oct 16, 20254 min read
Ensuring Everyone Agrees on the Diagnosis: The First Step to Strategic Alignment
Before executing any strategy, organizations must secure agreement on the deeper diagnosis of their situation. Without a shared understanding across leadership, middle management, and teams, misalignment and resistance often follow.
Erwan Hernot
Oct 9, 20257 min read
Project Team Composition: From Ideal Scenario to Organizational Reality
The success of a project does not rely solely on a strong idea, a proven methodology, or efficient tools: it largely depends on the quality and cohesion of the project team. Building such a team is a complex equation involving technical skills, personality fit, shared values, availability, and organizational constraints.
Erwan Hernot
Oct 2, 20252 min read
Manager, agent de liaison : réduire la distance hiérarchique pour faciliter la stratégie
La stratégie qui n’est pas déclinée dans les différents niveaux de l’entreprise risque de demeurer un bel exercice de style sur PowerPoint.
Erwan Hernot
Sep 2, 20257 min read
Is Alignment Just A Concept?
Horizontal alignment coordinates the major components of the company, from mission to management systems. Strategy answers the question...
Erwan Hernot
Sep 2, 20255 min read
Agile Management: Navigating the Cultural Shift for Sustainable Success
A cultural shift Introducing Agile management into a company is more than just a change in operational procedures or the adoption of new...
Erwan Hernot
Sep 2, 20254 min read
From Strategy to Action: How Management Practices Bring Corporate Strategy to Life
Strategy can't happen without management In the corporate world, strategy and management are often treated as separate domains. Strategy...
Erwan Hernot
Jul 14, 20254 min read
From Boss to Coach: Reinventing the Role of the Manager
Gone are the days when managers were expected merely to oversee and control. The contemporary workplace, characterized by rapid change, innovation, and complexity, calls for a new type of leadership: coaching.
Erwan Hernot
Jun 25, 20254 min read
Is Management Innovation Real?
Management innovation is widely celebrated in contemporary business discourse, yet surprisingly few companies achieve genuine innovation at scale.
Erwan Hernot
Jun 12, 20254 min read
Flat Structures: Does “Flat” Really Mean “Leaderless”? Not Exactly.
Going Flat? 1) Understanding Flat Structures and the Role of Leaders Organizational structures, in simple terms, are how a company...
Erwan Hernot
Jun 2, 20255 min read
Human Capital: Unlocking the Value of Collective Intelligence
Understanding human capital and investing strategically in it through effective management practices, especially training, is crucial to securing and sustaining competitive advantage.
Erwan Hernot
Apr 12, 20254 min read
Employee Engagement: Bridging the Gap between Contract and Commitment
Broken commitment Employee engagement has emerged as a crucial challenge and objective for managers today. Understanding its complexity...
Erwan Hernot
Mar 22, 20256 min read
A Project Management Trap: Neglecting Project Portfolio Management
Neglecting the management of the project portfolio is a common pitfall that can have far-reaching consequences for an organization.
Erwan Hernot
Feb 17, 20254 min read
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