Over at the HBR Blog Network author Michael Schrage says that CEO’s should assign their top creative thinkers to fix up the organization’s most boring and ineffective processes. He says that this shift in thinking—putting the brightest employees on the “most trivial/scut work” projects will send a powerful signal to the organization: “Improving efficiency and…
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Creativity is a Vital Skill for Leaders
The following post is written by Erin Palmer, a recent college graduate. When she contacted me to ask if she could write a guest post on creativity and leadership, I was thrilled because of her point of view: that of the follower, not the formal leader. Please read on to find out what this young,…
Leadership’s Role in a Successful Employee Recognition Program
5 Ways Your Leadership Can Make a Difference This is the second in a three-part series on employee recognition, written by guest contributor Cori Curtis, Certified Recognition Professional. The first in the series was Employee Recognition: Why the Lighter Side of Business has Serious Results. Today, I’m writing to leaders. You may have dabbled in…
Executive Guide to Integrated Talent Management
True confessions time: even though I’m in the field of talent management, I’ve never been 100% clear on exactly what that term encompasses. Ironic, isn’t it? Some folks in the industry focus on recruiting and hiring practices, others on employee skill development. Now, there’s a book on the market that corrals all the various facets…
Are You an Opinion Leader?
Imagine for a moment that top management at your workplace surveyed all members of leadership asking, “Who are the most respected and influential individuals regardless of job title in our organization?” Would your name appear at least 10 times in the survey results? If so, then you might be an opinion leader, as defined by authors…