Tag Archives: Management
Simplify Outdated Corporate Processes
Simplify Outdated Corporate Processes Unlike suburban housing developments or modern cities, organizations don’t grow with some sort of rational, master plan. They evolve naturally over time. In urban areas, this organic development leads to a chaotic mess of narrow, twisty, … Continue reading
A Company Without Job Titles Will Still Have Hierarchies
A Company Without Job Titles Will Still Have Hierarchies Radically flat. That’s the management goal that Tony Hseih, founder of e-commerce giant Zappos, aims to achieve by the end of 2014. To get there, Hsieh plans to toss out the … Continue reading
A Lesson From Grammy Winners Daft Punk on Why Collaboration Works
A Lesson From Grammy Winners Daft Punk on Why Collaboration Works Collaboration is much more than asking everyone for their ideas. Productive collaboration needs a well thought out process and a purpose that is transparent to everyone.
3 Key Predictions For the Human Resources Department of 2020
3 Key Predictions For the Human Resources Department of 2020 1. In-house HR will downsize, outsourcing will increase 2. Strategic thinking will be HR’s new core competence 3. The pendulum will swing back to the specialist
“Industry Experience Required” Is a Mindset We Need to Get Out Of
“Industry Experience Required” Is a Mindset We Need to Get Out Of Smart companies today should look for transferable skills and not get too concerned about the industry experience. That is so Recruiting 1.0.
Supporting Innovation? It Takes a Lot More Than Talking About Innovation
Supporting Innovation? It Takes a Lot More Than Talking About Innovation You cannot read a business article today without spotting the big “I,” as in innovation. Every company talks about it, every company yearns for it, but not every company … Continue reading
Employees Are Happier When Connected to a Clear Corporate Mission
Employees Are Happier When Connected to a Clear Corporate Mission Data from the 2013 Emerging Workforce Study not only confirms that employees at companies with a clear mission are more satisfied with their jobs but are also that they are more likely … Continue reading
Humble Leadership: The Research Shows It’s a Competitive Advantage
Humble Leadership: The Research Shows It’s a Competitive Advantage The 6 leadership principles of humility Know what you don’t know Resist falling for your own publicity Never underestimate the competition Embrace and promote a spirit of service. Listen to the … Continue reading
Performance reviews don’t have to bo absolutely awful
Performance reviews don’t have to be absolutely awful THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH REAL WORKING LIFE. THE WAY “EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE” IS DEFINED CREATES PERVERSE INCENTIVES. THE REVIEW STRUCTURE HAS TOXIC ASSUMPTIONS. Microsoft stack ranking (top 20% rewarded, middle 70% … Continue reading
How to prepare for future career choices — and avoid any regrets
How to prepare for future career choices — and avoid any regrets Get out of IT (at least for a bit). Take the chance to work abroad. Chase the exciting opportunities, those with a genuine challenge. Don’t make a decision … Continue reading
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