Commentaries

Don’t Let Low Employee Engagement Drag Down Your Bottom Line

February 24, 2012

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Mike Prokopeak  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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How does public school education in the U.S. rank internationally?

February 24, 2012

According to its website, Online College Guide, the right online college education can help many people to enhance their career, advance their profession, or explore something new. “Check out our online degree guides for inspiration or explore the jobs of…

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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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