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New Research: Where the Talent Wars Are Hottest

Harvard Business Review

At the other end of the spectrum, we found the fewest companies plan to hire in the two industries most driven by uncertainty and regulation: financials and health care. We also find that companies in developed areas plan to hire in other developed regions (e.g., chemicals, metals & mining, paper & forest products).

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business Review

In contrast, 70% of respondents think their boards have effective processes for staying current on the company; 69% for compliance; 66% for financial planning; and 55% for risk management — although we should note that managing risks is a crucial consideration when pursuing innovation.

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Who's Really Responsible for P&G's Succession Problems?

Harvard Business Review

Many wonder why an academy company like P&G, historically known for developing talent, did not, or was not able to, promote a successor from within its ranks. What kind of signal did this choice send to P&G''s top managers? We now see they are also struggling to do a good job managing their own talent responsibilities.

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The Buzz on Green Business in China

Harvard Business Review

The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. This last article is the one that really grabbed my attention.

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Get Ready for the New Workforce

Harvard Business Review

While this graying of the Boomer generation certainly has implications for health care and social policy (and for me personally, as one of those eventual retirees), it may have even more significance for the nature of the workforce and the job of the manager. First, there will be a shortage of workers for key jobs.

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The More You Energize Your Coworkers, the Better Everyone Performs

Harvard Business Review

Answer These 5 Questions Think of your boss — your direct supervisor or manager — and consider each statement below. Members of this health care company who experienced relational energy with their leaders were more engaged at work, which then led to higher productivity. Does Your Boss Give Off Good Energy?

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A Consultant’s Guide to Difficult Client Feedback

Harvard Business Review

During one of my very first consulting assignments, a colleague and I interviewed direct reports of the Chief Information Officer of a chemical company about improving project execution. Remember that it’s not about you; it’s to help the client become a more effective manager.

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