Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In Simple Sabotage , authors Robert Galford, Bob Frisch and Cary Greene explain that in January 1944 the OSS (Office of Strategic Services—predecessor of the CIA) published the Simple Sabotage Field Manual to train resistance members in the art of sabotage. The authors have added a ninth in keeping with the times. And that’s the problem.

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Committee Tactics Reference Resistance 150

HR Digest

MAY 17, 2024

At the heart of this organizational transformation lies the critical role of Human Resources (HR) professionals. By thoroughly analyzing the change, HR can better anticipate and address any concerns or resistance that may arise, as well as identify the resources and support that will be needed to facilitate a successful transition.

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Management Agility Training Policies 64

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2015

Like many companies, Lear is trying to move HR from a tactical department that manages transactions to a strategic function that develops people. We’ll attract and retain more talented employees, and we’ll see fewer managers derail because of bad behaviors.

Resistance 8

Resistance Long-term Short-term Self-aware 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 7, 2016

Do we go along to get along or do we resist? But these tactics fall flat when faced with disputes of an ethical, moral, or legal nature. Here are some tactics, gleaned from the literature on political activism, presented in sequence from low to high heat. Another tactic is to change the power dynamic at work by gathering allies.

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Tactics Shaw Ethics Morale 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 25, 2016

Meanwhile, Zenefits modernizes human resources workflows with slick software to replace outdated paper. Who could resist? Other incumbents turn to lawsuits, directly challenging the entrants’ tactics. Airbnb is similarly alluring — lower prices for more space than most hotel rooms. The Platform Economy.

Hotels 8

Hotels Price Tactics Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

While leaders who do not make any pretense of creating and implementing a succession plan can be challenging, leaders who pretend to be on board with succession but who are actively or passively resisting the transition process can be even more difficult.

Planning 8

Planning Succession Short-term Long-term 8

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2012

The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving. Human resource administration, employee testing, behavioral research, executive search, talent pools, reorganizations, downsizing, executive outplacement, labor issues and negotiating. by Hank Moore. Any company or organization is like a tree.

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Review Company Strategic Planning Industry 57