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The Long Road to “You’re Hired!”

Harvard Business Review

Among the problems: Agassi "effectively committed to a business model before he even settled on a name" and didn''t bother to hire people with management or automotive experience. might similarly manage a delicate dance with the oceans. BONUS BITS Mixed Feelings Should Airlines Attach Advertising to Your Luggage?

Hammer 8
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What investment in your business are you REALLY making?

Strategy Driven

Power gives the customer satisfaction award to an airline, what could the category possibly be? Relate Articles: All airlines are the same, except for their people. Let’s get real here, when J.D. Least crappy? Return on using voice-of-customer in YouTube, blog, and Facebook video posts. Video proof is the new proof.

ROI 50
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Inspiring Employees with a Values-Rich Environment

Strategy Driven

Even if your corporate culture leaves a lot to be desired, managers can create a localized environment that inspires your employees to achieve peak performance. And please realize: A Players don’t just come from management ranks; there are outstanding players on your front line that deserve a chance to help you. Even managers.