The business enterprise has two, and only two, basic functions: marketing and innovation. It is not necessary for a business to grow bigger; but it is necessary that it constantly grow better. - Peter Drucker An enterprise that does not innovate will not survive long. And management that does … [Read more...] about Creating a Climate of Innovation
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Flipping the Coin for Talent: How Well are You Hiring?
Everyone agrees that talent is an important competitive advantage, but surprisingly, three out of four companies do not have a priority talent management program. Hiring processes are often random and decisions based on intuition. In many cases, hiring decisions have success rates similar … [Read more...] about Flipping the Coin for Talent: How Well are You Hiring?
A Winning Team in the First 90 Days
The most important decisions you make in your first 90 days will probably be about the people on your team. If you succeed in creating a high-performance team, you can exert tremendous leverage in value creation. If not, you will face severe difficulties, for no leader can hope to achieve much … [Read more...] about A Winning Team in the First 90 Days
Presentations that Persuade and Motivate
Almost everyone feels a bit nervous about delivering a presentation before a group. Some people claim they’d rather undergo a root canal than manage the anxiety associated with giving a speech. Follow some basic guidelines for preparation and delivery, and you can transform your nervousness into … [Read more...] about Presentations that Persuade and Motivate
Dealing with Difficult People
They’re everywhere. Walk into any workplace and you’ll find them. Regardless of your company’s success or employee-friendly culture, difficult people pose challenges for managers and team leaders each day. Some are angry; some are anxious. Others are fearful, negative and obstinate. Some spark … [Read more...] about Dealing with Difficult People
Managing Yourself: Are You Ready for a Coach?
The world of work is changing, and fast. Having a successful career means continually learning and adapting to rapidly evolving environments. You can’t do it alone. Coaching yourself is like the blind leading the blind: You can’t know what you don’t know. Coaching occurs all the time within an … [Read more...] about Managing Yourself: Are You Ready for a Coach?
Managing Across Generations: Motivating Gen Xers
Younger generations — the so-called Gen Xers and New Millennials — comprise half the U.S. work force. The other half consists of 45% Baby Boomers and 5% veterans, many of whom are charged with motivating newer employees. But what happens when generations don’t share the same values and beliefs … [Read more...] about Managing Across Generations: Motivating Gen Xers
9 Common Delusions About High Performance
Do you really know what contributes to your company’s high performance — or are you making assumptions based on faulty logic? It turns out that most of the data regarding why one company succeeds and another fails is rife with errors in thinking and researcher bias. For all of the business … [Read more...] about 9 Common Delusions About High Performance
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The Brain Science of Persuasion: 7 Automatic Triggers
People make two major mistakes when trying to persuade others: 1. Using the argument that would work best on themselves 2. Overestimating the power of logic and rationality The scientific study of persuasion has continued for more than half a century, yet executives across all fields make … [Read more...] about The Brain Science of Persuasion: 7 Automatic Triggers