Commentaries

Business Nuggets from Thought Leaders in Economics

May 20, 2017

In 50 Economics Classics, Tom Butler-Bowdon provides what he characterizes as “An intelligent person’s guide to capitalism, finance, and the global economy.” He agrees with Ronald Coase that “the biggest problem in economics is that theories and models have been…

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What’s new with the Internet of Things?

May 18, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Mark Patel, Jason Shangkuan, and Christopher Thomas for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm,…

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The six types of successful acquisitions

May 18, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by March Goedhart, Tim Koller, and David Wessels for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm,…

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Design for value and growth in a new world

May 17, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Ankur Agrawal, Mark Dziersk, Dave Subburaj, and Kieran West for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about…

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Linking Empowering Leadership and Employee Creativity

May 16, 2017

In this article for the Academy of Management Journal, Xiaomeng Zhang1 and Kathryn M. Bartol discuss the influence of psychological empowerment, intrinsic motivation, and creative process engagement. To check out the complete article, check out others, and sign up for…

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4 Innovative and Meaningful Employee Engagement Activities That Work! (and Why)

May 15, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Melany Gallant for Halogen Software’s TalentSpace blog. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * *…

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A simple definition of performance management…and why everyone plays a role

May 14, 2017

by Melany Gallant for Halogen Software’s TalentSpace blog. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please click here What is performance management? Performance management is a process that…

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Film Noir Classics

May 13, 2017

Opinions are divided as to the defining characteristics of the noir genre but the term does connote “darkness” of spirit and intent as well as of locale and time of day. Here’s what Roger Ebert thinks: “Film noir is .…

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How to Write a Great Performance Review in 10 Steps

May 13, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Melany Gallant for Halogen Software’s TalentSpace blog. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * *…

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The Fake President Amidst Realities

May 12, 2017

By my count, the current POTUS has offered several hundred lies during his first three months in office. Relentlessly, he continues to make allegations and accusations without citing any evidence, nor has anyone else. Consider these ten (of 82) untruths…

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