The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 24, 2022

The key appears to be the balance between the human resources available to the organization and the available opportunities. The authors explain that when companies grow, the human resources available to them often grows faster than the opportunities to exploit them. The right mix.

Organization 111

Organization Span of Control Decentralization Human Resources 111

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s perhaps understandable, therefore, that managers would strive to achieve a degree of cultural fit when they recruit. Indeed, a few years ago research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that a poor cultural fit can cost somewhere between 50-60% of that employee’s annual salary.

Decentralization 120

Decentralization Construction Restructuring Tools 120

Harvard Business Review

JULY 30, 2014

He argues that it’s the rare CHRO who can serve as a strategic leader for the CEO and also manage the internal concerns of the organization. Charan (intentionally or not) lambasts the entire HR profession (“It’s time to say good bye to the Department of Human Resources ” ). More is now expected of HR professionals.

Charan 10

Charan Human Resources Leadership Pipeline Decentralization 10

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2015

In the first part of this century, innovation became the priority. Accordingly, Welch’s successor, Jeff Immelt, drove GE to achieve growth through innovation. Managing organizations Change management Human resource management Organizational culture' In fact, we defined growth as a process.

Welch 8

Welch Six Sigma Agility Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

One result is that they keep their cards close to their chests about what they are looking for (at first), while expecting you to reveal everything – your finances, pricing, ownership, human resources, production processes, quality assurance, customer service procedures, KPIs, and existing customers.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Collins Golden Handcuff Pharmaceuticals 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2012

"Leadership" has changed when a decentralized group of people can take down a government. Human Resources" have changed when most of the people who create value for your organization are neither hired nor paid by you. Many of you know of Clay Christensen's iconic work the Innovators Dilemma. What could you do together?

Christensen 16

Christensen Business Model Decentralization Innovation 16