Chart Your Course

JUNE 30, 2016

Studies show that a person’s emotional intelligence (the ability to manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others) is not only more important than their IQ, but the single most important variable in career and life success. It is a must-have for every HR and L&D pros’ library and toolkit. ” 10.

Human Resources 100

Human Resources Talent Management Resources Ulrich 100

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Many people do not typically think of metrics and accounting as roadblocks to innovation, yet you call these out as potential problem areas. Doing otherwise biases the business against innovation because what you are projecting may look unattractive relative to your business today. Net present value [NPV] is a case in point.

Innovation 50

Innovation NPV Business Model Constraint 50

Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2012

These are the executives who run discrete businesses and control all of the resources associated with them. Two decades ago, organizations were designed around stand-alone business units, so all managers had to understand finance, technology, manufacturing, sales, marketing, strategy, human resources, and more.

Management 13

Management P&L Incubator Finance 13

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2012

They are innovating in ways that create virtuous circles for a generation or more." He was comfortable making smart bets to position IBM for decades-long growth, such as creating the Emerging Business Organization to incubate new businesses and shield them from P&L pressures.

Globalization 15

Globalization Golden Parachute Short-term Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2015

In such circumstances, the CEO feels best served by executives who fight hard to make the case that their units deserve the available capital and resources. In my experience, a low intolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty derails more executive careers than a lack of technical competence. Insiders don’t spring surprises.

How To 8

How To CEO P&L Uncertainty 8