“Big Data” or large databases can be found everywhere. For many years, databases, although created and maintained, did not have the importance in business operations as they do now — when they are used by many functional departments of organizations such...
For several years now, more and more companies globally have been transforming their organizational structure from traditional corporate hierarchy to an “organization as a network of contacts.” Accepting the idea of “team as the center of...
For several years now, more and more companies globally have been transforming their organizational structure from traditional corporate hierarchy to an “organization as a network of contacts.” Accepting the idea of “team as the center of...
Few names are as influential in the field of human resources as Dave Ulrich — often called the “father of modern HR.” With decades of research and consulting experience, Ulrich has shaped how organizations around the world approach talent, leadership, and culture. In...
Listen, Understand, Act In trying to manage, it is important to start by understanding the issue or the problem before trying to solve it. As Peter Drucker wrote, an effective executive asks, “What needs to be done?” Often times, a manager may believe they...
In my ten years as an executive coach, I have never had someone raise his hand and declare that he needs to work on his emotional intelligence. Yet I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard from people that the one thing their colleague needs to work on is...