Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2015

It used to be said that people have three careers in them. What we start out as is different from what we progress into, both for companies and individuals. Bacharach started his music writing career by taking 'work for hire,' tailoring songs to particular performers. Resources being developed. It’s all about evolving.

Career 50

Career Succession Film Humphrey 50

Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

The Petrified Forest , starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Henry Fonda. In it, Bogey reprised the 1930’s Broadway hit and movie that launched his career. Every company needs it but rarely conducts the process because they’re knee-deep in daily minutia. Requiem for a Heavyweight , the premiere of “Playhouse 90.”

Energy 75

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 75

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Chris spent years working for a supportive, encouraging manager at a major technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley. His manager had been in the company for 20 years. For Chris it had a powerful effect on his career: he had been passed up three times for a promotion he was repeatedly promised.

Career 16

Career Absenteeism Humphrey Bureaucracy 16

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

Any company or organization is like a tree. Business development. None of the limbs and twigs on each branch (staff-consultants) provide all nourishment required to breed a healthy tree (company). The Petrified Forest , starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Henry Fonda. by Hank Moore. Running the business.

Energy 57

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 57