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Eyal Gutentag — Interview

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Eyal Gutentag "Surround yourself with the right people, hire strategic risk takers and empower them to perform."   Eyal Gutentag is a a proven growth and performance marketing leader who has run $100M+ budgets for ZipRecruiter, Uber, and the NFL. He is also an experienced mentor and manager of talent, especially Millennials. Eyal’s preferred work challenge involves partnering with a team of smart, creative people while pushing rapid growth and solving hard problems using technology as a positive, disruptive force. Eyal received his BA in Business from UC Berkeley and graduated with High Honors. He worked his way through college, tutoring math and teaching at summer school. For graduate school, Eyal decided to return to his roots in New York City and got an MA in Ed Tech from Columbia University. He was on the Dean’s List and received a James Woods Fellowship. Currently, Eyal Gutentag is on a “working sabbatical,” traveling and living with his wife, son, and daughter in Tel A...

Eyal Gutentag on ways management can help keep productivity and morale up during difficult times

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  Eyal Gutentag The  COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in many ways. Not only has the crisis affected the health of many people, it has also affected our daily routines. As we continue to adapt to the “new normal,” management must be aware of employees’ mental health. More than ever, it is part of leaderships’ job to boost morale.   In this article, business growth leader, Eyal Gutentag , shares 5 ways that Management can keep productivity and spirits high during difficult times.   1.      Be flexible.   In a crisis, being flexible is crucial. During this time, your usual management techniques may need to pivot or adapt. Whether it’s adjusting employee workloads, or giving a performance assessment, leaders should consider the current environment and stressors. Now is the time to take into account your team’s personal lives, especially those who are parents or caretakers.   Over the last few months, it has become ...

Eyal Gutentag discusses how management can refocus on purpose to face challenges presented with COVID 19

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  As we continue through the global COVID-19 pandemic, many management teams are struggling to keep their teams motivated and focused. Companies are feeling increased pressure, and stakeholders are often left feeling nervous. Eyal Gutentag , a proven growth and performance marketing leader, has helped many organizations remain steadfast through a crisis. According to Eyal, one of the most effective ways for management to handle challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis is to refocus on their mission.   Even during a global pandemic, an organization’s mission should stand strong. If a business is struggling to stay on track, it may be time to revisit its purpose. What is the ultimate goal? What are the company’s values? What type of impact does it want to have? While many companies have a mission statement and at one point defined their purpose, those statements are often long forgotten when stress levels rise. It is important not just to have your mission statement listed ...

Remote Workers Are Part of Evolving Business Landscape - EPI EXPRESS

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  Working from home will be a key component of doing business in post-pandemic times, according to a managerial and corporate consultant. Companies have learned to function _ and even thrive _ with employees working from home, says Eyal Gutentag  , a mentor with multi-faceted experience in business. A Trend Is Becoming a Business Method Eyal Gutentag Manager isn’t alone in foreseeing that companies will choose to continue conducting business with all or some employees working remotely. The World Economic Forum reports that factors were set years ago for the transformation of the business landscape to grow with remote-working and at-home employees. The forum cites a survey of U.S. executives who expect corporations with work-at-home situations to increase. Best Practices Are in the Making A kaleidoscope of remote-job arrangements has been created, influenced by industry type, business needs, corporate cultures and telecommunications access. The results, which also are...

Eyal Gutentag Looks at the Way Education Has Evolved as a Result of COVID-19

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  Eyal Gutentag Looks at the Way Education Has Evolved as a Result of COVID-19 The majority of the world’s school systems are still locked down, and as a result, teachers and students internationally have had to adapt. It’s clear that the impact of COVID-19 will be long-lasting, but how will it affect the way our education systems evolve long-term?   The COVID-19 pandemic has brought mass devastation. It has also forced us to grow, adapt, and get creative in many parts of our lives. While this disruption has in no way been welcomed, it potentially could spur positive change, even in education. Teachers everywhere are being forced to rethink how we educate, and what exactly we are preparing students for. While some of these changes may fall by the wayside as we settle into a “new normal,” many of them may be long-lasting. Educators are finding new ways to communicate with students outside of the standard classroom dynamic. Advanced technology, creative solutions, and progre...