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The Transformative Power of Positive Leadership

General Leadership

In tangible terms, a project initially forecast to span 70 years and cost taxpayers $36 billion was completed 60 years ahead of schedule and $29 billion dollars under budget… a feat the government’s own General Accounting office declared unlikely, if not impossible.… … Read the rest.

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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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Managerial-Leadership Development Belongs to the Manager of the Person Being Developed NOT Human Resources!

Mike Cardus

It cannot be delegated off to Human Resources, Organization Development or someone else. Too often managers and executive teams delegate or task off any and all training and development to the Human Resources staff. It cannot be delegated off to Human Resources or someone else. You are the manager.

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Foxes And Hedgehogs: Which One Are You?

Lead Change Blog

In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people. Leadership development became my one big thing. These days, I proudly and passionately embrace my leadership hedgehog –- are you doing the same?

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New Book: Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook

Eric Jacobson

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. Nieto-Rodriguez defines projects as : Limited in time; they have a start and an end. They require an investment in the form of capital resources (money, funds). They required an investment in human resources (effort, time). Hence, his new book.

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Seven Key Thoughts About Managing Human Resources

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Seven Key Thoughts About Managing Human Resources Here are SEVEN most prominent thoughts that stuck me this week about managing “humanresources. The answer would be mostly “No” and will lead to some food for thought on leadership. Leverage their strengths.

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Career Opportunities With a Master’s in Education Administration

Strategy Driven

To help determine whether this degree is worth it for you, consider these five career opportunities: School Counseling As a graduate student in this area, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the policies, budgets, laws, and leadership strategies that are transforming modern educational institutions.