In today’s age of globalization and technical advancement, many organizations have seen considerable success giving some employees the option to work … Read more
Managing Team Emotions During a Crisis
As a part of the research team at SAP SuccessFactors, I was already well accustomed to working on an entirely remote team by the time of the COVID-19 … Read more
This Headline Isn’t Perfect, But It Will Do
I confess to being a perfectionist in a state of constant rehabilitation. I love things done right. And I mean “my” kind of right. The kind of … Read more
Which Comes First: Management or Analytics Software?
Since time immemorial, human beings have puzzled over, and been fascinated by dualities: yin and yang, thought and action, strategy and execution. As CEO … Read more
3 Ways For Management to Be Open to New Ideas
It’s natural that leaders want to be in control. Each of us hopes the future will unfold according to our plans. Yet in a world where the present is an … Read more
Your ‘Open Door’ Policy May be Sending the Wrong Message
While probably well-meaning, the phrase “My door is always open” tells your people: You expect them to take the initiative and meet you on your territory, … Read more
Yes, You Can Eliminate the Annual Review, Improve Engagement and Still Get Workforce Metri…
By now, we have all noticed the overwhelming trend to ditch performance rating scales and instead, have performance appraisals and performance management … Read more
The 7 Deadly Sins Of Bad Managers
We have all witnessed it. Some really well-liked, productive employee suddenly tenders his or her resignation, or maybe just doesn’t show up for work one … Read more
Great Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Cloned
“Last night on an elevator in New York, headed to dinner with my colleagues, a woman on the elevator asked if I was China Gorman. When I said yes, … Read more
Why “Be Nice” Is Bad Advice
We all have it drummed into us from an early age, the importance of being “nice.” “Play nice with your brother” (as he and I fought over the LEGO.) “Sit … Read more