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Succession Planning -- Tackling the Talent Problem

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Many business drivers – from corporate governance legislation, to skilled labor shortages, to generational demographic shifts - have placed succession planning on the agenda of executives worldwide. Shredding the Org Chart Approach to Succession. Building a Succession Strategy. But tackling the problem is no small task.

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Job Search and Person-to-Person Networking

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Person-to-person networking continues to be job seekers’ most successful tool, according to a study by Right Management. Online Network (2010). Over the years, I have discovered success is powered by three things: know-how, reputation and a network of contacts. Source of New Job (59,133 job seekers). . Networking.

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Leadership in the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association

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Presented to an individual within the RV industry who has made extraordinary contributions to the industry''s overall success. Special Award. Norm Jacobson. Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. Sid Johnson. Jayco, Inc. The RV Financing Community. Pete Liegl. Forest River, Inc. Wade Thompson. Thor Industries. Jim Sheldon. Monaco Coach Corporation.

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Life's Aha! Moments Encourage Introspection and a Search for Meaning

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Although joint custody had only been awarded once (when contested) in the State of Michigan, my lawyer and I were successful in convincing the judge to award joint custody. Then, on Sunday, July 18, 2010, lightning struck a third time. How Should High Achievers Think? While Christensen spoke at a 6:30 a.m.

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CEOs work to keep key employees

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The biggest risk is top management not knowing explicitly whom they depend on lower in the organization for success. Source: The Wall Street Journal, December 27, 2010. But in actual practice, the percentage really doing a thorough job is less than 25%. You also should be looking five years ahead.

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Overcoming the Oxymoron: Family Business

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Instead of just teaching the best way to run a business, the courses focus on overcoming the unique obstacles that family ties can pose—such as succession planning and poor communication among relatives. in 2010 & 2011: 30% Discussions about future strategy. 27% Performance of family members actively involved in the business.

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Bookseller Leadership Mistakes

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Mr. Lynch had been named chief executive in March 2010, having previously run the company''s website. William Lynch resigned as chief executive, effective immediately, in the wake of last month''s news that losses at the bookseller''s Nook digital business had more than doubled for the quarter ended April 27.