I can’t believe the year is already a quarter of the way over. For my part, there have already been triumphs and failures, and I’m really looking forward to some of the events the Bureau has coming up over the next few months. If you’d like to be in the know on how you can hone your leadership skills, I recommend signing up for our email list here. Each newsletter gives a rundown of upcoming events, as well as helpful resources. But I also collect the best of those resources here each month, so without further delay, let’s check out the best of the best from our March newsletters.
AI
For every task we think AI can help us perform efficiently, a new worry arises about how to implement it in a responsible way. We need to address issues ranging from data privacy to bias in automated decision making. NXTHumans has given us a great start at a code of ethics that can help us examine and tackle these challenges as we move forward.
More about the latest in AI:
Introducing Devin, the first AI software engineer (Blog post)
EU AI Act Compliance Checker (Overview)
The 3 capabilities designers need to build for the AI era (Blog post)
Operations
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest tools that can help you get an edge on the competition. Hell, we cover those all the time in our newsletters. But maybe, just maybe sometimes it’s okay to stick with what you’re used to. Case in point: your time-tracking software. Our friends at Parallax show us why the most effective software might be what you’re already using. See what you think!
Other trends to keep an eye on:
Resist the temptation to Reinvent the Agency Operations Wheel (Blog)
Anti-Agile Project Tracker Linear the Latest to Take on Jira (Article)
5 Marketing job and hiring trends to know right now (Article)
Corporate Culture
It’s something most businesses just grit their teeth and work around -- the NCAA Tournament. It’s nearly impossible to completely stop employees from following the tournament, and the loss of productivity at work is well documented. But what if you could turn a liability into a way to level up your corporate culture? That’s the idea in this Inc article. Take a look and see if it helps take your stress down a notch.
More tips on fostering a great work environment:
Return-to-work policies devolve into a toxic cultural flashpoint (Article)
Working With a Maverick (Podcast)
I hope 2024 is treating you well so far, with friends, fun, and healthy finances. Once again, you’re invited to join our private club of newsletter subscribers, only available to everyone who wants to sign up. But if not, no worries. I’ll also be back here next month with the latest bunch of helpful info. See you then!