First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 4, 2015

The Attacker’s Advantage: Turning Uncertainty into Breakthrough Opportunities Ram Charan PublicAffairs (2015) This is the most valuable contribution to business thought leadership that Ram Charan has made…thus far.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

Ram Charan, Dominic Barton, and Dennis Carey write in Talent Wins : Most executives today recognize the competitive advantage of talent, yet the talent practices in their organizations use are vestiges of another era. Of course, for most organizations, this means greatly expanding the role of human resources.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The Two People Every Organization Needs by @mlukaszewski. Eight Ways the Military Manages Uncertainty by Gilles Hilary via @INSEADKnowledge. 20/20 Foresight by Ram Charan via @stratandbiz. Role Models from Dangerous Situations by @ArtPetty. 10 Habits of Highly Effective Small Group Leaders by @pauljsohn.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Chief executives should act now to prevent defections of key employees next year, says veteran management adviser Ram Charan. Ram Charan, an expert and author on developing corporate talent , shown earlier this month during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Top management's serious lack of time commitment and energy.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 13, 2019

Here's a powerful paragraph from the book, Execution -- The Discipline of Getting Things Done , by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan : "Most people know someone in their organization who doesn't perform well, yet manages to keep his job year after year. If the nonperformer is high enough in the organization, he can destroy it."

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

The Leadership Pipeline - How to Build the Leadership Powered Company by Ram Charan , Steve Drotter and Jim Noel was awesome. I like Ram Charans books. One thing I like about the book is it encourages organizations to look within for leaders. Leadership Pipeline talks of leadership mostly within larger organizations.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Conaty and Charan illustrate in great detail the specific programs these organizations use to develop talent and plan for and execute on succession plans; including the behind-the-scenes consideration of organizational, cultural, and operational impacts such changes incur.

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Six Disciplines

JUNE 23, 2011

Likewise, execution is critical to an organization's success, yet it's much easier said than done. Execution must be a core element of an organization’s culture. Notice that all four of the problems mentioned below are people-related issues: Managers are trained to plan, not execute.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

“They will need to destroy part or all of the incumbent business model in order to build their breakthrough, future-ready organization.” Therefore, this book shares a new method of leadership thinking – the Phoenix Encounter – relevant to all organizations in today’s ever-changing environment. Woodward , V.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Given the number of baby boomers expected to retire between now and 2030 (the last group of baby boomers reach of the age of 65 in 2030, and, of course, some may choose to work past age 65) organizations need to prepare others to take over leadership roles. Long term vision/goal setting and the ability to communicate that to the organization.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

“They will need to destroy part or all of the incumbent business model in order to build their breakthrough, future-ready organization.” Therefore, this book shares a new method of leadership thinking – the Phoenix Encounter – relevant to all organizations in today’s ever-changing environment. Woodward , V.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Here's a powerful paragraph from the book "Execution -- The Discipline of Getting Things Done" by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan : "Most people know someone in their organization who doesn't perform well, yet manages to keep his job year after year. If the nonperformer is high enough in the organization, he can destroy it."

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Following are a few reviews that stand out and provide significant food for thought: “Trust reduces transaction costs; it reduces the need for litigation and speeds commerce; it actually lubricates organizations and societies. — The Product Management Perspective: Trust is vital for product managers.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2014

Have you ever noticed how ambivalent line managers are about the Human Resources function? Managers often rely on their HR partners to help them build an effective team, but then chafe at them for forcing them to “follow the process.” the manager of an HR call center is basically focusing on the administrative role).

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2017

One of the most exciting and — sometimes anxiety-producing transitions in a career — comes when you move from being an individual contributor to becoming a manager. So, as a new manager, how do you build an authentic and connected leadership presence that has a positive impact on your team and colleagues?

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Like great chess players and baseball managers, the best leaders always have the big picture in mind. Ram Charin Ram Charan lists in his book, Know How , eleven criteria for spotting future leaders in your organization. Navigates ambiguity. Conceptual thinking. Cultural fit 10. Passion for results Lominger, Inc.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 30, 2014

He argues that it’s the rare CHRO who can serve as a strategic leader for the CEO and also manage the internal concerns of the organization. They don’t know how key decisions are made, and they have great difficulty analyzing why people—or whole parts of the organization—aren’t meeting the business’s performance goals.“.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2014

In the July/August issue of HBR , Ram Charan argues that the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) role should be eliminated, with HR responsibilities funneled in two separate directions — administration , led by traditional HR-types, reporting to the CFO; and talent strategy , led by high-potential line managers, reporting to the corner office.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2014

It’s pervasive in organizations — and to make matters worse, HR practitioners have inadvertently played into it. Though many HR managers would take exception to those findings, they do, overwhelmingly, want more of a strategic voice than they have now. These managers also bring a valuable perspective to the table.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2015

.” To illustrate, “Why Execution Unravels “ defines execution as follows: Strategy execution, as we define the term, consists of seizing opportunities that support the strategy while coordinating with other parts of the organization on an ongoing basis. It is because they call it execution. Strategy Strategy execution'

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2018

For example, in 2009 professors Brian Becker, Mark Huselid, and Richard Beatty estimated that in most companies less than 15% of jobs are what they call strategic positions and said management should focus “disproportionate investments” on finding A players for those jobs. Connectors in the middle. High-potential future leaders.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 15, 2013

People and Organization : In late 2010, GE CEO Jeff Immelt decided to give country managers P&L responsibility for all of GE in their countries and have them report to vice chairman John Rice, who would be stationed in Hong Kong. That outcome reflects the wrong allocation and/or ineffective execution. Don’t delegate them away.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the managers team.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Thursday, September 9, 2010 Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? •Who will do what?

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2014

With institutional investor prodding, boards have thus become far more effective monitors of management than they were a decade ago. Chief executives still run the corporation, but directors at many are now increasingly stepping forward to lead the corporation in partnership with management. a working partnership with top management.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 23, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Whats The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. My manager clearly defines my job responsibilities. My manager/supervisor demonstrates professionalism.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 2, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 24, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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Mentor Mission Statement Tips Learning-by-Doing 79

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Your organizations work ethic should be solution- and positive-results-oriented.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.&#

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 5, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. That is, what are their self-interests versus what the company can offer them.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 30, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. In fourth place is an organizations financial stability. Compensation came in fifth on the top five list.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 9, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Druckers book, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 29, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. And, its a culture that ensures your new hires feel welcome during their critical onboarding time period.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Quite simply, it helps people and organizations be even better." I really found this book useful.

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