First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 3, 2012

For more than half a century, The McKinsey Quarterly has shaped and informed the top management agenda. According to the Quarterly‘s readers, these are the five best articles published in 2011.

McKinsey 85

McKinsey Article Commitment Globalization 85

Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 22, 2011

[link] # leadership # Thanks @ SmartBrief for including my latest piece on # leadership and grit in today’s NAW SmartBrief – [link] # The Most Important Question a Manager Can Ask [link] # leadership #communication # Thanks Wally! leadership # RT @ TheLeaderLab : Global Communication: Do similarities or differences matter more?

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Learning-by-Doing Innovation Leadership Development 100

Tanveer Naseer

MAY 13, 2011

ScottEblin has some tips on what to do [link] # communication # Interesting model by @ RedBaronUSA on how to build team consensus in organizations [link] # Check out @ mikemyatt ‘s take on the importance of valuing those white spaces in # leadership [link] # Thanks Paul! Glad to hear it. RT @ sabycty : @ TanveerNaseer Hey Thanks.

Learning-by-Doing 100

Learning-by-Doing Consensus Career Blog 100

Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Guest post from Simon Mac Rory: If you work in an organization today as a leader you will lead a team. 90% of what we do in an organization happens through collaborative effort, making the team the most important production unit. In 2016 they termed this the ‘Rise of Teams’ and 2017 ‘The Organization of the Future – Arriving Now’.

Team 283

Team Simon Leadership Leadership Styles 283

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 10, 2012

A big thanks to Human Capital Institute (HCI) for including my blog on management and leadership in its list of the Best Blogs - Talent 2011. HCI is a global association for talent management and new economy leadership, and a clearinghouse for best practices and new ideas.

HCI 56

HCI Blog Human Capital Talent Management 56

Marshall Goldsmith

JULY 31, 2013

Best-selling books include: · Managers as Mentors: Building Partnerships for Learning – Berrett-Koehler Publishers 2013. Articles/Blogs: · Talent Management Blog: [link]. Marshall’s work has been recognized by almost every professional organization in his field. World HRD Congress – 2011 global leader in HR thinking.

Leadership 182

Leadership Executive Coaching Education Human Resources 182

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

You can see evidence of Pfizer’s commitment in Ian Read’s letter to stakeholders the year after he became CEO: In 2011, we thoroughly explored what our culture is and how it needs to evolve. We engaged with leaders across the business and sought the candid input of approximately 11,000 colleagues globally. You May Also Enjoy.

Ethics 150

Ethics Pharmaceuticals Globalization Commitment 150

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 29, 2013

This post was originally published in SmartBrief on Leadership 7/25/2013: “Moneyball” was a book and movie based on Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane and his use of statistics (sabermetrics, to be precise) to get the most production out of his team by spending the least amount of money. Source for Nos. Source: Fast Company.

Leadership Development 241

Leadership Development Development Leadership ROI 241

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

In December 2011, I was selected as CTO ? I had passed the interviews with the global team and the offer letter was in my hand. I had access to some key technical expertise in the organization, and I could leverage their expertise in completing the project. The tough choice: fast track or remain in status quo. “It I was nervous.

CTO 277

CTO Learning-by-Doing Career Letter 277

Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

in your organization were as passionate about leadership. engineers, pilots, sales managers, marketers, teachers, and bankers. DDI’s own Global Leadership Forecast 2011 reported that only about 38 percent of. leaders rate their organization’s leadership quality as high. in three organizations uses these tools.

Film 280

Film Leadership Human Resources COO 280

The Practical Leader

AUGUST 8, 2011

The training firm Development Dimensions International (DDI) has just released their Global Leadership Forecast 2011. It’s billed as “the biggest study of its kind, involving over 2,600 organizations in 74 countries. The five most critical skills for leaders are (in rank order): Driving and managing change.

Globalization 49

Globalization Hamel Leadership Strategic Planning 49

Coaching Tip

JANUARY 17, 2012

Cognitive Load Management: discriminating and filtering information for importance, understanding how to maximize cognitive functioning using a variety of tools and techniques. link] (5) The Atlantic, December 29, 2011, “What Americans keep ignoring about Finland’s School Success”. The United States only holds a middle rank. (5)

Katz 84

Katz Globalization Class Survey 84

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 17, 2011

by John • October 17, 2011 • Branding , Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 3 Comments. The conversation in the 2011 branding world is well beyond product and service brand discussion by marketers and ad agencies. The blemish is the abdication of brand attention by top management. About John.

Brand 168

Brand CEO Stage-Gate SWOT 168

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 4, 2013

Emerging Trends in Project Management. by Global Knowledge. Implementing project management soft skills into your projects will become increasingly important over the next several years; opening your mind to these emerging trends will open your door to new opportunities. Publications are entirely FREE to those who qualify.

Trends 56

Trends Project Resources Management 56

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Over the past two decades, technology has advanced exponentially; and with that burgeoning growth, IT organizations have seen tremendous expansion. As the IT industry continues to evolve, the question becomes more relevant: how does one build an IT organization that is both impactful and lasting?

Organization 58

Organization Open-book Innovation Technology 58

Chart Your Course

JUNE 30, 2016

Every HR, OD professional, and management consultant should at the very least be aware of their existence, if not well-versed in their ideas and theories. He demonstrates that the ability to build trust is THE key leadership competency of the new global economy. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (2011).

Human Resources 100

Human Resources Talent Management Resources Ulrich 100

QAspire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 15 Key Lessons On Managing Change Change, they say, is the only constant. With rapid globalization and advent of technology, the rate of change in society and in organizations has just multiplied. internal re-organizations, initiative to change etc.) Hope that clarifies.

Management 131

Management Blog Directory Open-book 131

Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

DDI’s most recent trend research, Global Selection Forecast 2012 , tells us that only 51% of newly hired employees are confident that they’ve made the right decision to come work for you. Before you open the doors to the hordes of people out there looking for work, is there someone already in the organization that you should be considering?

Globalization 243

Globalization Consultative Information Talent Management 243

Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 1, 2014

State of the art management and leadership techniques are continually evolving. Think about it: how organizations are run in 2014 is radically different from how they were run just ten years ago. Management thinking is no longer the preserve of the West. This compares with just one in 2011.)

Blue Ocean Strategy 220

Blue Ocean Strategy Prahalad Christensen Leadership 220

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Figure 1: The Interbrand Best 100 Global Brands 2010 A look at two brands’ performances from this year’s table offers insight into how brands can navigate today’s marketplace. Juliano Howard T.

Brand 65

Brand Globalization Banking Long-term 65

Chart Your Course

AUGUST 21, 2013

1) Productivity rises: Gallup performed a meta-analysis across 199 studies covering 152 organizations, 44 industries, and 26 countries – which was featured on the Harvard Business Review blog – and found that general productivity was 18% higher at companies where employees were more engaged than not.

Human Resources 153

Human Resources Talent Management Motivation Analysis 153

Skip Prichard

AUGUST 3, 2022

You owe it to yourself, to your employee, and to your organization.” A big excuse managers have for not having a conversation is “I already know what they’re going to say.” You owe it to yourself, to your employee, and to your organization. You have to stop focusing on your past and focus forward for your growth.

Workshop 126

Workshop Micromanagement Skills Open-book 126

Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 17, 2018

Robert Katz and Conceptual Skills Robert Katz outlines three levels of management—low, middle and top level management. At each level of management, there is a need for technical skills, human skills and conceptual skills. At the low level management, there is need for more technical skills and less conceptual skills.

CEO 149

CEO Katz Long-term Skills 149

Leading Blog

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2011, Kodak made the list of Top 10 Fortune 500 Employers With Older Workers, called out for employing a disproportionately high percentage of mature workers. Technology The rookies are Digital Natives, accustomed to customization, instant gratification, and globalization as a result of using technology in their everyday lives.

Film 150

Film Human Resources Technology Maturity 150

Tanveer Naseer

JULY 10, 2012

A Harris Interactive poll for JetBlue which found that while more than 60% of employees believed they deserved their vacation time, 57% had unused vacation time by the end of 2011. Indeed, according to the Expedia 2011 Vacation Deprivation Survey, US employees are beginning to “treat vacation as a luxury rather than a fact of life”.

Survey 206

Survey Attrition Creativity Stress 206

Tanveer Naseer

JULY 10, 2012

A Harris Interactive poll for JetBlue which found that while more than 60% of employees believed they deserved their vacation time, 57% had unused vacation time by the end of 2011. Indeed, according to the Expedia 2011 Vacation Deprivation Survey, US employees are beginning to “treat vacation as a luxury rather than a fact of life”.

Survey 206

Survey Attrition Creativity Stress 206

leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Project management skills particular to social media ; such as search engine optimization (SEO), blogger influencer outreach, media buying and more. Social-specific skills ; like community management, social customer service and monitoring and a bunch more. 28% of CEOs say social business is vital to their organizations. –

Wilde 165

Wilde Media White Paper McKinsey 165

Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

September 20, 2011 Servant Leadership. Monthly: September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. Why Technology Managers Make Great Leaders. How to Handle a Seagull Manager. Do You Have a “Seagull Manager”? Leadership. Technology.

Servant Leader 150

Servant Leader Leadership Microfinance Discount 150

Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

When it comes to discussions on the various challenges leaders need to address in today’s fast-changing global economy, there’s one topic that merits a proper assessment as to whether or not it’s really an issue for today’s organizations.

P&L 243

P&L Fraser Motivation Organizational Behavior 243

Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 8, 2012

We were pleased with the findings - there are very actionable take-a-ways for both organizations and individual leaders (see below). Susan : Even with a new CEO, great talent management leaders seem to be able to maintain the momentum and committment. The Global top 20: Key Findings: 1. In other words, what doesn't change?

Innovation 234

Innovation Company Leadership Leadership Development 234

QAspire

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Mr. Bagchi recently gave an interview at Emploi Global Newsletter where he shared some very interesting (and profound) insights. Practicing servant leadership is most effective when the overall organization’s culture is built accordingly. Read the reviews here and here ). I hope this helps.

Quality 120

Quality Blog Management Self-aware 120

In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 14, 2012

I could talk about their brands, their global clout, their sales growth or their stock market value. The organization is structured in a way that almost every proposal requires concurrence from a peer. Management is inclined to ask questions rather than give orders. 2011 sales were $82 billion.

Proposal 260

Proposal Advertising Brand Marketing 260

Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Bennett Organizations working on raising awareness of inclusiveness and why it is essential for businesses to survive are well served by advocacy programming. This is very true as it relates to organizations that are working to increase gender diversity at the leadership levels. Culture shift is very difficult and ambiguous.

Press Release 173

Press Release Discount PR Magazine 173

The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 8, 2023

Scientific Management An industrial engineer in the early 1900s, Frederick Winslow Taylor was obsessed with productivity enhancement. This study examined thousands of managers across industries with two basic parameters: Was the manager successful? Did the team or group the manager led hit their productivity targets?

Situational Leadership 52

Situational Leadership Hersey Blanchard Argyris 52

In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 29, 2011

by John • August 29, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 2 Comments. There are all sorts of strategies in today’s business – at the top is corporate strategy, followed by a slew of functional and sub-functional strategies ranging from marketing to waste management. Delight Global Snacks Consumers.

Strategy 131

Strategy CEO Company Competitive Advantage 131

Coaching Tip

APRIL 29, 2011

The result is that talented people lose motivation and the organization suffers “brain drain” as they look for opportunities elsewhere. . Talented people join and stay in an organization to have an impact – to do work that matters to them and to make a difference. Bad complexity slows an organization down,” says Mr. Kesler.

Development 112

Development Bureaucracy Globalization Middle Management 112

Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

By Maribeth Kuzmeski Are you looking to add new individuals to your team in 2011? In fact, those that have the tendency to feel guilt are more likely to assist colleagues, are more committed to their organizations, and are perceived by their peers as strong leaders. Studies show that hiring guilt-prone employees is smart business!

Press Release 170

Press Release Discount PR Magazine 170