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Organizing Syrian Refugees

CEO Blog

We have 8 teams which is a good number for span of control. Education (everything from English skills, schooling to job training), Adjustment, Housing, Transportation and Finance. 3 - Director of Education/Training. This team also looks at the adult training needs for job skills.

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Internal Hires Need Orientation Too

Harvard Business Review

When an employee becomes a people manager for the first time, they experience an expansion in responsibility, a broader span of control, and new types of accountability. This requires education and training through their promotion. Employees both desire and deserve continuous development as they navigate their careers.

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How to Transform a Traditional Giant into a Digital One

Harvard Business Review

As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has said, “One reason for investors’ short-term horizons is that companies have not sufficiently educated them about the ecosystems they are operating in, what their competitive threats are and how technology and other innovations are impacting their businesses.” Make the tough calls on people.