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How Great Leaders Value People

Lead Change Blog

Consequently, servant leadership quickly is becoming the preferred practice for some of the biggest and best companies in the world. They offer employees ample opportunities for training and development. Great leaders show an interest in their people’s jobs and career aspirations. In his book “The Speed of Trust,” Stephen M.R.

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Are You Falling for the Myth of "Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail"?

Great Leadership By Dan

For instance, a 2002 study of major construction projects found that 86% went over budget. An IT firm struggled with a pattern of taking on projects that ended up losing money for the company. His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 400 articles and 350 interviews in Time, Fast Company, CBS News, Inc.

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

Amidst all the revenue numbers and share valuations that companies wear as a badge of honor, the concept of employee relationship management has emerged as another undeniable sign of a successful organization. The UAW is also set to repeat history against Detroit’s Big Three automotive companies if their demands are not met.

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External Assessments Neuter Managerial-Leadership Judgment

Mike Cardus

The assessments are often used only at critical points in the persons career development. Used only when the company is looking for certain psychological types or the person shows High Potential and is possibly ready for a promotion. It is impossible to clarify ‘expertise’ and how that expert status was acquired.

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10 Remarkable People on Having a Career That Matters

Harvard Business Review

Every year, HBR interviews 10 people who’ve had fascinating careers. My career would not have been the same had the crash not occurred.” We asked her how she knew when a dramatic career move was the right one. Fired from that firm in 2002, he now runs a nonprofit and two biotech companies.

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The 3 Types of Diversity That Shape Our Identities

Harvard Business Review

But we believe this diversity framework, though somewhat artificial (as all frameworks are) can be useful to companies who are trying to refresh their approach to managing diversity. What kind of diversity does your company focus on? In 2002 the company hired a chief diversity officer, Anand Rohini, to make diversity a priority.

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Every Generation Wants Meaningful Work — but Thinks Other Age Groups Are in It for the Money

Harvard Business Review

Several years ago, I started getting regular consulting requests from companies seeking help managing Millennials. When I asked what they were struggling with, I heard comments similar to these: “Millennials don’t seem to care about the work or the company. “Millennials only want time off for vacation. .”