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The Strategy Execution Disconnect

Six Disciplines

Effective human resource management systems and practices are in place for selecting, training, and compensating employees. There is a proper balance of centralized and decentralized responsibility required to achieve the strategy. Decisions and actions are well coordinated across different work units.

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How to Sell an Idea to Your Boss

Harvard Business Review

That was the heart of question I received at recent workshop I conducted on leading from the middle for a national conference of training and development professionals. But as the global business environment has evolved, the need for decentralized rapid decision-making has become critical.

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GE’s Culture Challenge After Welch and Immelt

Harvard Business Review

This was aided by encouraging innovation (through “ imagination breakthroughs ,” a way of protecting growth ideas) and launching a massive commercial training operation that built commercial and marketing capabilities. Managing organizations Change management Human resource management Organizational culture'

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9 Reasons Your Leadership Development Program is Failing

Nathan Magnuson

Some LDPs use a majority of computer-based training (CBT). Others exclusively use facilitators (instructor-led training – or ILT). Still others may revolve around an decentralized model (such as a mentoring program). Utilize Single Delivery Method. The problem with a single approach is that people learn differently.

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How HR and Judges Made It Almost Impossible for Victims of Sexual Harassment to Win in Court

Harvard Business Review

As the #MeToo movement geared up, and as prominent men resigned or were fired, organizations rushed to create or update anti-harassment policies, complaint procedures, and training programs. Programs, policies, and training alone do not stop sexual harassment and abuse. This approach may be misguided.