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Identifying Root Causes Beats Quick Fixes Every Time

Frank Sonnenberg Online

A friend works for a global consumer-goods company that announced diversity initiatives that included setting goals to add both women and minorities at assorted levels of the organization, including director and executive levels. There are all sorts of things that these companies can do… just a few ideas off the top of my head….

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To Handle Increased Stress, Build Your Resilience

Harvard Business Review

The onslaught of mounting stressors include global challenges, such as climate change, terrorism, and political turmoil – as well as personal and professional challenges, such as illnesses, job changes, and organizational restructuring. Understand the root causes. Analysis alone isn’t enough.

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6 Ways to Screen Job Candidates for Strategic Thinking

Harvard Business Review

And fourth, they have a global perspective. What are the steps that you have taken during your career to become a more strategic thinker? You should take note of the number and quality of the strategic questions that they ask, and be suspicious when a candidate doesn’t ask any. Consider the Questions They Ask You.