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Employees speak out against Facebook’s ‘Hunger Games’ Employee Review Process

HR Digest

The stack ranking process compelled employees to participate in after-hours social events, grab daily lunches with the team, and remain a positive advocate for the company to put on a good front with colleagues. One former employee likened it to a ‘popularity contest.’.

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Managing Virtual Teams: Three Keys to Success

Women on Business

As Jack Welch counsels new leaders, “It’s about them, not about you.” Your role as team leader involves making sure people participate, as well as regularly checking around the “virtual table” to ensure each member’s issues and concerns are addressed. Shift your focus from yourself to the team.

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10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program

Great Leadership By Dan

With all due respect to Jack Welch , the facts tell a different story: According to 20-First’s 3rd Annual Global Gender Scorecard , 90% of Executive Committee positions are still filled by men, with only 10% by women. Anchor participants in their leadership purpose. Decide who the audience should be and be selective.

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Showing Appreciation at the Office?

Coaching Tip

Spouses, partners, children, parents, friends and mere acquaintances are up to four times more likely to get a thank-you, participants said. Even the crustiest managers acknowledge that acknowledgment matters.

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Leaders vs. Managers

Great Leadership By Dan

Over the last month, I've participated in and observed a heated debate among academics (on-line) about the differences between leaders and managers. Jack Welch's determination to get the right mix and then play only in games he could win created enormous wealth. Hope you've enjoyed it. Leaders vs. Managers.

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10 Ways to Involve Leaders in Leadership Development Programs

Great Leadership By Dan

Jack Welch was known for the amount of time he spent in Crotinville sparing with high-potential managers in "the pit". Work with sponsors and/or senior leaders to develop criteria for program participant nomination and selection. Involve the participant's direct managers prior before and after the program.

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Corporate Team Building & Leadership

Mike Cardus

Here is what one participant had to say about the Team Building & Leadership Program; I had attended a few retreats and participated in several team building exercises over the years. Welch Allyn Inc. To see the content and outcomes from our time click here. Frits Kroon. Global Category Director – Cardiopulmonary.