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...
At a client’s off-site meeting a few years ago, I gave a talk on how companies can bring about dramatic cultural change—the focus of my firm’s consulting work. At the end, a man quietly approached and asked, “Are you a friend of Bill’s?” Seeing my confused expression,...