Commentaries

How to Learn from Your Competitors

February 24, 2012

Here is an excerpt from an article prepared by the staff of Inc. and featured by the magazine’s superb online series, Productivity@Work. To read the complete article, please click here. *     *     * Some of the best business advice you’ll…

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A 7-Step Process to Achieving Your Goals

February 23, 2012

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Alexandra Samuel for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR email alerts, please click…

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How to reboot a stalled brain: What to do when you’re stuck

February 22, 2012

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Margaret Heffernan for CBS MoneyWatch, the CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the website’s newsletters,…

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Social Media: Apparently a troublesome term

February 22, 2012

Given all the recent confusion about “social media,” some corrections and clarifications seem to be needed: • The word “media” is the plural for the word “medium” but the term “social media” is generally used with a singular verb. •…

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Joe’s Journal: Where the Brotherhood of Intellectuals Meets Money-Grubbing Reality

February 21, 2012

Here is the latest post by Joseph A. Maciariello featured in the Joe’s Journal series at the Drucker Exchange (Dx) sponsored by the Drucker Institute. The Drucker Exchange (the Dx) is a platform for bettering society through effective management and responsible leadership. It is produced by the Drucker…

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Jeremy Lin and Talent Acquisition: Leave No Stone Unturned

February 21, 2012

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Frank Kalman for Talent Management magazine. To check out all the resources and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and/or Chief Learning Officer magazines published by MedfiaTec, please click…

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Key Value Drivers: Do’s & Don’ts

February 20, 2012

A key value driver (KVD) is any variable that drives value for shareholders. But few firms can identify their KVDs and thus use them for forecasting and improvement. Identifying your KVDs requires a deep understanding of your business and much…

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Don’t Let What You Know Limit What You Imagine

February 20, 2012

Here is an excerpt from an article written by William C. Taylor for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR email alerts,…

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21 Ways to Kill Your Creativity

February 20, 2012

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Michael Michalko, author of business classics that include Cracking Creativity: The Secrets of Creative Genius (2001), Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques, 2nd Edition (2006), and Creative Thinkering: Putting Your Imagination…

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Define How Your Team Will Work: Four Key Considerations

February 18, 2012

  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. Most team leaders know to help their team define goals, but the…

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