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It’s called human resources for a reason

ReImagine Work

It was a great day when the personnel department changed the name on the door to human resources. Why I became an advocate of human beings at work. Projects could be more successful and deliver more quickly if we treated people like human beings. Manage those human resources in a way they can engage.

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Moving Beyond Company Organization Silos: Lessons from the Aviation Industry

Leading Blog

Even worse, functional processes — finance, human resources, sales, etc. Filippo Passerini ’s leadership as President of P&G’s Global Business Services and CIO has been recognized as best-in-class in the industry. He is currently a consultant to several companies and C-suite executives. Recall how the U.S.

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Understanding Customers Is Everyone's Job

Harvard Business Review

The only way it can happen: marketing, IT, operations, and human resources functions must collaborate in unprecedented ways. Leading marketers are looking to influence all their customer interactions by working closely with operations and their chief human resource officers on the company culture.

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Can You Live Without a Data Scientist?

Harvard Business Review

They can also interface with carbon-based lifeforms — senior executives, product managers, CTOs, and CIOs. In the meantime, there are a number of consulting organizations that can offer data science services. But if you want to dip a toe into the water, you might think about starting with a consultant. You need them.

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All Boards Need a Technology Expert

Harvard Business Review

Many boards rely on technical advisers and consultants to assess their firm’s technology needs. In consumer industries I would give a huge premium to articulate young entrepreneurs who can rapidly educate the board. Be prepared to rotate this role at least every two years. Don’t rely entirely on advisers.