And so we cry, “We want to be strategic.” That’s the aspiration of Human Resources professionals, collectively and as individuals, right? I’ve said it … Read more
Sometimes, “Don’t” May Turn Out to Be the Best Strategic Choice
“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” — Napoleon Bonaparte, French emperor and general The thesis of my upcoming book, Execution IS the … Read more
When HR Works: What Can Happen When a Team Is Cohesive & Strategic
I still have several friends from my first civilian HR job, which was back in the early 1980s. It is incredible to me how many of us stay connected over 20 … Read more
Why You Need to Care About Strategy — Even If Your CEO Doesn’t
Do you believe in the strategy of your organization? Indeed, do you know the strategy of the organization as espoused by leadership? More importantly, … Read more
Three Keys to Creating a Data-Driven Hiring Strategy
Most HR professionals view monitoring employee competencies and skills across the organization as an equally important part of their jobs as tracking … Read more
In Today’s World, All Your Employees Must be Company Strategists
Strategy is one of my passions. I’m fortunate that helping clients formulate strategy is also my job. Indeed, my title is Vice President, Client Strategy … Read more
The Secret to Business and Workplace Success? It’s Getting Stuff Done
Sometimes, the most complicated questions have the simplest answers. This can be a little hard to comprehend because we’re conditioned to believe … Read more
Getting Others to Implement Your Workplace Strategy
“The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy.” — Harvard Professor Michael Porter Your value as a leader stems … Read more
How to Become More Valuable — and More Strategic, Too
Since this month’s upcoming webinar is on Developing Strategic Habits, I wanted to talk how becoming more valuable and being more strategic are … Read more
Awards Season Reflections: My Nominations for Our Top Talent Failures
It’s award season! The Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and in February the mother of them all – the Academy Awards. We’re seeing surprise … Read more