Executive MBAs
Publications like The Economist and Financial Times regularly publish lists of the top Executive MBA programs in the world. What does this mean for you? As you move from front-line work to leadership and management positions, you should certainly look at opportunities for education that will help you succeed. Nobody wants to go to a […]
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- Apr, 06, 2016
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Apr, 06, 2016
Feeling Bored? Let’s Have a Meeting!
There are just too many people holding meetings because they really have nothing else to do. Let’s be clear: when it is time to make a decision and a number of people get a vote, or you need to share a lot of information with a group at once, then a meeting is a useful […]
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- Apr, 01, 2016
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How Do You Know If Coaching Helps?
A few years ago, when I was teaching a master’s degree course on data analysis for HR, we had a session on the role of data in performance appraisals and coaching. Our discussion started by looking at the effective use of data in the appraisal process, but then we turned to look at measuring things […]
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- Mar, 25, 2016
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All Aboard!!
We talk a lot about about helping new graduates make the transition to their first job by getting them onboard smoothly. Don’t forget, though, that the same goes for experienced workers who are joining you…the sooner you get them through all the administrative hassles of starting, the sooner they will be productive. When you hire […]
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- Mar, 23, 2016
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Be Open About Your Culture
Many employers in Asia are coming around to the concept that, in addition to looking for certain skills among their candidates, they should also be looking for people who fit into their organizational culture. Some leaders even talk about cultural fit taking precedence over skills; their idea is that skills can be taught, but cultural […]
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- Mar, 21, 2016
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