For a brief time in March 2000, Cisco Systems was the largest company in the world, with a market capitalization of $555 billion. Business experts said it possessed visionary leadership, an extraordinary culture, and unparalleled customer focus. Less...
When negotiating, pay attention to your body language.
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Engagement is always critical but never more so than during tough economic times. When resources become leaner and employees are asked to do more with less, stress levels can climb and engagement levels can drop. Developing effective strategies for...
Renowned business guru Gary Hamel, author of <em>The Future of Management</em>, offers advice on how to shake things up in your company....
Peter Drucker said, "Every decision has two elements: (1) what you would ideally like to do, and (2) what you are actually able to do." Many talented executives find the former impossible because of a silo mindset. Discover how to minimize...
The first key to managerial success, as Jim Collins wrote, is “To get the right people on the bus.” In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, Motivation, Brian Tracy outlines a simple strategy to ensure your organization’s bus is filled with the right passengers.
As the Chinese economy continues to grow, demand for highly talented employees, especially people with local and international managerial skills, now exceeds the supply. The Chinese government knows it must increase the number of educated people if...
A project may sound like a great idea, but does it fit in with the overall corporate strategy? Here is a detailed checklist of questions for senior executives and sponsors to ensure that proposed projects are aligned to organizational strategy from...
Could the next "new" thing actually be 2,500 years old? According to a new book, Buddha: 9 to 5: The Eightfold Path to Enlightening Your Workplace and Improving Your Bottom Line, the secrets to career satisfaction and prosperity can be found...