Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 26, 2011

While IBM would always fire employees for ethical violations, almost no one was fired because of poor performance. In today's competitive world, job security for managers and professionals seems a distant dream. Global Competition In the 1950s managers and professionals in the U.S. had a huge competitive advantage.

Health Care 132

Health Care CFO Competitive Advantage Outsourcing 132

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

2 Comments so far william czander on May 31st, 2010 Happiness coaches are part of the great conspiracy that began some 20 years ago when CEO’s , hedge fund managers and bankers discovered if they outsourced jobs to China and India it would increase the bottom line and they would all get rich. (To Remember “smile or your fired”. I wonder why?

Organization 186

Organization Outsourcing Leadership Hedge 186

Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

Producers in less-developed countries compete by keeping costs low. Conventional wisdom holds that improving working conditions (which typically costs money) would undermine the competitive advantage these firms enjoy. Could lean manufacturing have a similar positive impact on jobs in the developing world?

Lean Manufacturing 10

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance 10

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Business development. Under the rules of supply chain dynamics, one must study your supplier relationships, formalize a plan of outsourcing and develop collaborations. Readily measurable values: Time and cost of product development-service delivery cycles. Prescribe a more competitively advantaged outcome.

Budgeting 50

Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Competitive Advantage 50

Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 24, 2012

A colleague from another business school recommended the book, The Future of Leadership Development, Corporate Needs and the Role of Business Schools , edited by IESE Business School Dean Jordi Canals. She said it helped set the direction for her executive development program and really got her thinking about our profession.

Leadership Development 256

Leadership Development Development Leadership Globalization 256

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2015

Over 30 years, he shaped a large part of its people development program, and taught me the framework of “common values and common standards.” Or will you create go further, and only promote the people who develop others? Define common language, values, and standards. Lead by example. Have you rewarded them and thanked them?

Company 8

Company Self-aware Long-term Mission Statement 8