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Joseth A. Maciariello on Human Resources

First Friday Book Synopsis

Maciariello for the Drucker Exchange (January 31, 2011), sponsored by the Drucker Institute. The Drucker Exchange (the DX) is a platform for bettering society through effective management and responsible leadership. It is produced by the Drucker Institute, a think tank and action tank [.]

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Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm on…Making Strengths Productive (Peter Drucker)

The Practical Leader

One of the first management books I read when I became a supervisor at Culligan Water in the mid-seventies was Peter Drucker’s slim and wisdom packed book, The Effective Executive. Chapter 4; “Making Strengths Productive,” was especially helpful. ” “Effective executives lead from strength in their own work.

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Dave Ulrich: A third interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

He studies how organizations build capabilities of leadership, speed, learning, accountability, and talent through leveraging human resources. Dave Ulrich is a Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at the RBL Group, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value.

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The Evolution of HR

LDRLB

Peter Drucker wrote that personnel administrators are preoccupied with “gimmicks” and consistently complain that they lack status. Drucker wrote that almost 60 years ago and many other authors have echoed his assertions in the decades since. Just look at some of these essay titles: “Does Human Resources have a future?”

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David Van Rooy: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

He previously held roles in International Human Resources, and was responsible for the world’s largest performance management and employee engagement programs at Walmart, covering nearly 2.2 David Van Rooy is Senior Director, Talent Management for Walmart. million employees globally.

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Developing Leaders to Drive Business Results

Coaching Tip

The chief human resources officer must take the lead in developing leadership programs, processes, and events to ensure that leaders are ready and effective. According to Drucker, effective leaders do the following: Ask, “What needs to be done?”. Ask, “What is right for the enterprise?”.

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The Evolution of HR

LDRLB

Peter Drucker wrote that personnel administrators are preoccupied with “gimmicks” and consistently complain that they lack status. Drucker wrote that almost 60 years ago and many other authors have echoed his assertions in the decades since. Just look at some of these essay titles: “Does Human Resources have a future?”

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