Competence, like truth, beauty and a contact lens, is in the eye of the beholder. — Laurence J. Peter … [Read more...]
A Key Rule
It’s a fundamental rule of business. Don’t try and be all things to all people. Figure out your core competency and stick to what you do well. As Edward Felten brilliantly articulates, "The problem - when you cast your net that wide - is you … [Read more...]
A Delicate Balance
How does one balance the needs of the business against the needs of the individual? How does one maintain the integrity of the process, while showing compassion to those that may be reassigned? There are no easy answers. Feelings get hurt. People … [Read more...]
An Elusive Reality
Corporate cultures are easy to define, yet elusive to realize. We can articulate our values and even, to some extent, the behaviors that define our mode of conduct. The challenge is to get people to buy into it, and live it, every single day. The … [Read more...]