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Leading Rookie Talent: The Tight Rope and the Safety Net

Leading Blog

BTS, a global consulting firm, developed a highly effective system for launching and securing rookie talent on high-stakes projects. On every project, one person, such as the account manager, is the designated safety net. Vice president and partner Dan Parisi said, “Our job is to move people from left to right, up a learning curve.

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Seven Strategies for Simplifying Your Organization

Harvard Business Review

Over time however, it''s important to do all seven so that simplicity becomes a core capability of your organization and not just a one-time project. So a key step in the process is to proactively clarify what your customers (internal or external) really want and what you can do to make them more successful. Clear the underbrush.