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Rethinking the Work of Leadership

Harvard Business Review

In 1973, Peter Drucker stated in his book Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices, "Management is not culture-free, that is, part of the world of nature. Yet, here we are in 2013 with organizational leadership models that continue to deny the social nature of organizations and wallow in inertia.

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Study: Firms with More Women in the C-Suite Are More Profitable

Harvard Business Review

women make up nearly 40% of MBA graduates and 40% of managers. However, it is not just a matter of getting women to the very top ranks of management. While successful female leaders have made headlines in recent years — Marissa Mayer, Sheryl Sandberg, and Indra Nooyi all come to mind — they remain the exception to the rule.

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Skills Shortages Worsening

Chart Your Course

September 11, 2013. The most active hiring will be in the materials and IT & telecommunications sectors. Herman Trend Alerts are written by Joyce Gioia, a Strategic Business Futurist, Certified Management Consultant, author, and professional speaker. © Copyright 1998-2013 by The Herman Group of Companies, Inc.,

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The Case for Lending Out Your Star Performers

Harvard Business Review

A leader with significant experience in negotiating international energy agreements moved from Petronas, the national oil company, to Telekom Malaysia where she acquired skills in operating an integrated telecommunications network. Peter Voser, the CEO of Royal Dutch Shell from July 2009, retired in May 2013.

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The 3 Things CEOs Worry About the Most

Harvard Business Review

Please note that titles used here reflect the positions the individuals held in 2013, when we conducted the interviews for a separate article ). Talent Management. We interviewed 24 CEOs and asked them to name the biggest challenges facing their organizations. Talent-related issues were the top concern, mentioned by 16 of the CEOs.

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What Investors Need to Know About Zimbabwe After Mugabe

Harvard Business Review

Zimbabwe’s new leadership faces a challenging task. After Mugabe claimed victory in a disputed election in 2013, however, corruption increased , while the strengthening U.S. Years of economic mismanagement. Lower-income consumers also present a lucrative opportunity.

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How Company Culture Shapes Employee Motivation

Harvard Business Review

So most executives manage it according to their intuition. It takes a careful mix of mission, management, and culture. One 2013 study illustrates this well. We saw this play out in retail, banking, telecommunications, and the fast food industry as well. Insight Center. How to Be a Company That Employees Love.