Why the Wrong People Get Laid Off — And How to Prevent It
by Peter on September 29, 2009
in Harvard Business
Lisa (names have been changed) held a mid-level position in Human Resources at a large bank and received stellar performance reviews every year for five years. Conscientious, she delivered projects on time and communicated clearly with her manager. Responsible, she organized her work so that if she was sick or on vacation, others would know how to respond to requests or issues that cropped up.
Read more..Stop Worrying about Your Weaknesses
by Peter on May 19, 2009
in Harvard Business
Little Johnny comes home one day, looks down at his feet, and gives you his report card. You smile at him as you open it up and look inside. Then your smile disappears when you see the F in math. You also see an A (English) and two Bs (history and science). You look down at little Johnny and ask, "What happened in math, Johnny? Why did you get this F?"
Read more..Susan Boyle: A Lesson in Talent Management
by Peter on April 22, 2009
in Harvard Business
Susan Boyle, who recently performed on the UK television show Britain's Got Talent, has captured the world's attention. And it's a good lesson for managers the world over.
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