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Rookie Talent: Avoiding a Kodak Moment

Leading Blog

In 2012, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Kodak name became synonymous with a resistance to change, but it’s not just innovation the company lacked. Human Resources' Customization The rookies have only known a world where customization exists.

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Pre-Employment Assessments

Coaching Tip

In its 2012 CEO Challenge report, The Conference Board identified the top two business issues CEOs care about right now: innovation and human capital. Source: Human Resource Executive, May 2012. John Agno: When Doing It All Won't Do: A Self-Coaching Guide for Career Women.

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Carey Pellock on HR Leadership for A Better World

HR Digest

The pandemic gave us the opportunity to really test our agility and innovation, and I am proud to say we exceeded expectations, ” she says. “ The pandemic gave us the opportunity to really test our agility and innovation, and I am proud to say we exceeded expectations, ” she says. “ An Ambassador for Inclusion.

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Retain Your Top Performers

Marshall Goldsmith

Leaders are debating the changing nature of work and the perceived decline in job security (the lifelong career at a benevolent company is a fading memory) and the erosion of corporate loyalty. Innovative high-technology corporations are currently paying employees large bonuses to recruit top talent. Life is good. 1-858-759-0950.

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Leadership Lessons from Outward Bound

Skip Prichard

This concept of service that [Outward Bound founder] Kurt Hahn felt was so important,” said Laura Kohler, senior vice president of human resources, stewardship, and sustainability for Kohler Co. I observed this power of mission-driven servant leadership multiple times during my career. .” -Warren Bennis. .

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How Johnson & Johnson and American Express Are Developing Young Leaders

Harvard Business Review

In 2016, former American Express CEO Ken Chenault tasked chief human resource officer Kevin Cox with finding new opportunities that would drive innovation and revenue growth. Their reasoning: Five years from now, successful companies will increasingly employ innovative business models that no one currently thinks are feasible.

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Why Are Immigrants More Entrepreneurial?

Harvard Business Review

Huffington grew up in Athens and studied in London before starting her career as a politician and media entrepreneur. between 2006 and 2012 had at least one immigrant cofounder. Apart from their success as entrepreneurs, they all share one distinct characteristic: extensive cross-cultural experience. as young adult.