R U Digital or Do you Live in the “Real World?”
I’ve heard that it only takes about 40% of your productive capacity to keep the boss off your back. So, if you are an employer and you want the REST of your employees’ productivity, you have to be...
View ArticleRethinking Capitalism – Why Ideals are the New Business Models
In previous posts (Why Won’t Your People Step Up?) we’ve looked back at the failure of old-school management strategies to keep pace with the nature of work today. We’ve also looked at what Jim...
View ArticleA Golden Moment for HR
This is a golden moment for HR. But I don’t see HR leaders taking an active role in it. It’s like HR leaders don’t have a speaking part in the unfolding drama being played out on the national stage....
View ArticleWhy Innovation Matters
Do more with less – recessionary words to live by. Of course, that’s nothing new for small and midsize organizations. When times are good, costs tend to creep up a bit, in lean times you cut back a...
View ArticleAcross-the-Board Decisions Are Often Company Killers
As executives continue to look for the smartest ways to cut costs and increase revenues, I’d like to offer a few suggestions. Really one suggestion. Manage performance. Hard. Set goals and hold...
View ArticleWhy Do Change Agents Often Fail?
As the recovery begins to take shape, CEOs are increasingly optimistic and forward thinking. As new initiatives are unleashed, it’s very tempting to want to bring in someone who will “shake things up”...
View ArticleCash for Clunkers
You’ve probably seen the ads on TV. The government has a very popular new program which encourages people to trade in less efficient vehicles for more efficient vehicles, it’s called cash for...
View ArticleThe Invisible $200,000 Problem in Your Recruiting Efforts
Jim leads the recruiting effort for Habenae Muneris (HM) - a professional services firm with about 50 employees. For the most part, things are working pretty well for him, meaning that business is...
View ArticleHow the CEO Should Manage Managers
An article in Inc.com, by Darren Dahl recommends that CEOs pay more attention to managing their management team. The key is to set clear performance expectations, and then hold the person accountable....
View ArticleDealing with a Work Avalanche
Are you feeling overworked and understaffed right now? You’re not alone. Under-staffing is common during this stage of the business cycle. Some people think it is a long-term trend–calling it the “Job...
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