Commentaries

The keys to organizational agility

October 7, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article based on an extended conversation about organizational agility that appeared in the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the…

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APIs: Leverage For Digital Transformation

October 6, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an excellent article by John Rethans for Forbes magazine. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * The ancient Greek scientist Archimedes famously declared,…

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High-performing teams: A timeless leadership topic

October 6, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Scott Keller and Mary Meaney for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription…

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The Better You Know Yourself, the More Resilient You’ll Be

October 3, 2017

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Ron Carucci for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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Alexander von Humboldt’s Influence on Knowledge Leadership

October 2, 2017

As the debate continues as to who’s a “genius” and who isn’t, I decided to re-read a book published two years ago. In The Invention of Nature, Andrea Wulf has this to say about Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): He “was…

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The Real Reason Good Employees Quit

October 2, 2017

Here is an excerpt from an article by Liz Ryan for Forbes magazine. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock * * * When you find a better job…

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Don’t Let Resentment Build for High Performers on Your Team

October 1, 2017

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * Everyone wants star employees on their team. But research shows…

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When Your Team’s Performance Is Mediocre, Address It Immediately

September 30, 2017

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * What do you do when someone’s work is OK but…

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5 Questions to Help Your Employees Find Their Inner Purpose

September 30, 2017

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Kristi Hedges for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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Mastering three strategies of organic growth

September 29, 2017

Organic growth is key to companies’ futures. According to survey results, the best firms follow more than one path to achieve it and also are better at developing the right capabilities to support it. Here is a brief excerpt from…

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