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2013 Independent Workforce Predictions [Infographic]

Women on Business

In a new infographic, MBO Partners shares five predictions for the independent workforce in 2013. Furthermore, Gene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners, explains, “Professionals will use the independent work path to change, extend and grow their careers.

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Independent Work May Be Inevitable

Harvard Business Review

Drilling down further, according to MBO Partners' State of Independence in America report , there is a rapidly growing subset of "independents" in the U.S., which MBO defines as an individual working 15+ hours per week whether as a freelancer, contractor, or owner of a micro-business. Stripping out the c.

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How VC John Doerr Sets (and Achieves) Goals

Harvard Business Review

Andy had created this system for goal setting that was deceptively simple, but also the polar opposite of the conventional management by objectives (MBO) systems, which tend to be top down, hierarchical, annual, and linked to compensation. People really care whether or not the CEO is watching their goals or cheering them on.

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Guest Blogger George L. Morrisey: Are You Ready for Strategic Planning?

leaderCommunicator

While each organization's strategic plan should be a direct reflection of the convictions and fore­sight of the CEO and the planning team, I have found it useful to separate the plan into three sections that are developed in reverse order. Get more leadership best practices by visiting The Grossman Group's CEO Ultimate Resource Center.