Sat.May 21, 2011 - Fri.May 27, 2011

Tony Mayo

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Making Trade Shows and Conferences Pay

Tony Mayo

Participating effectively in trade shows and conferences requires significant investment of time and treasure. I always encourage my clients to do only as many as they can afford to do thoroughly. What does “thoroughly&# mean? Essentially, have a plan and a purpose. Start early, months before the conference. Have the right people at the [.].

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Terminate Performance Reviews

Tony Mayo

Knowledge at Wharton published a very well-done summary article on the problems with and alternatives to the traditional annual performance review. Here are my favorite excerpts. “an overall performance management process — one that focuses on goal setting, feedback, coaching and clear statements of the company’s performance expectations — is absolutely critical&# and indeed, is [.].

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CEO’s shouldn’t steer the ship

Tony Mayo

Wired Magazine published a fascinating photograph of the high-technology, luxurious bridge aboard the world’s longest cruise ship, the 1,187 foot Oasis of the Seas. Even more interesting is the leadership wisdom the ship’s captain shared. How does the captain steer? “The port and starboard command chairs have built-in joysticks for controlling the ship,&# Wright says. [.].

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