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It’s Time to Get Rid of the Black Box Model

That said, not all pay-for-performance models are created equal, either. Despite freeing up partners to focus on revenue generation, many large firms…

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Strategic Workforce Planning: How to Salvage a Lost Opportunity

Strategic workforce planning (SWP) has taken a long and winding road over the past 15 years and the final destination appears (for most) to be dusty…

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How One Company Increased Applications by 400% Per Requisition

A multibillion-dollar technology conglomerate wanted to fuel business growth by improving its talent acquisition rate in a hyper-competitive labor…

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Strategy for You, by You: Win from Within

A critical role for any CEO is to set the future direction for the enterprise and to align the organization around a strategy. In developing a…

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Human Resources’ Role in Succession Planning

Five Board Members Provide Practical Advice to HR Organizations Regarding Succession Planning. CEO succession planning and stewardship of the…

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How Biases Negatively Impact Your Strategic Planning Process

If you’ve ever been involved in a strategic planning process, you may recall endless meetings, debates, and plan iterations. Although the process is…

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Organizational Restructuring Risks: Five Pitfalls to Avoid

Organizational restructuring risks are significant. Yet, as a leader it is tempting to see organizational restructuring, or changes in organization…

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Emergency Succession Planning: Get it Done

Ask any board member whether they have an emergency succession plan and the answer is often, “Yes.” Dig a little deeper and ask, “What's in it?” The…

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There Has Never Been a Better Time to Shockproof Your Business

Recently, Maya MacGuineas (President of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget) said of the US economy, “…when you’re structurally…

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Re-envisioning Health Care Operating Models to Drive Performance Outcomes

In the labyrinth of modern health care, a CEO's responsibilities are expansive, encompassing strategic vision, operational efficiency, and…

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What Is Organization Design?

What Is Organization Design? Why Do You Need It? Organization design is the process of identifying the aspects of workflow, interactions, roles and…

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Risks and Rewards of Internal and External CEO Candidates

Internal candidates offer continuity and familiarity, but external candidates bring fresh perspectives and openness to transformation. There is no…