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The issues covered in this Briefing include managing dispersed teams, mentoring, consulting, motivation and diversity. In other words, some of the most important issues facing today's HR professional.
Articles:
Applying small business success strategies in the corporate world
The purpose of this article is to help corporates learn from the small business owner so they can implement winning strategies in their own business and/or also sell more effectively to their customers, the small business owner.
Originally published in Handbook of Business Strategy
Volume 6 Number 1, 2005
Managing dispersed teams: new challenges, new solutions
This article describes considerations and techniques to increase the productivity of geographically dispersed (also known as 'virtual') teams. Challenges and recommended solutions are provided for increasing the productivity and creativity of geographically dispersed (also known as 'virtual' and/or 'non-co-located') teams.
Originally published in Handbook of Business Strategy
Volume 6 Number, 1 2005
Mentor, don't just manage, your next round of leaders
Succession is a stated priority for many CEOs. Yet many executives let the time it takes to select and groom a successor slip away...
Originally published in the Handbook of Business Strategy
Volume 6 Number 1, 2005
Value-added benefits consulting can save the day
Technology has changed the way companies do business. As such, it has changed the way consultants dispense their expertise. Without a thorough re-evaluation of the technology vs consultant ratio, companies are likely to squander funds and waste valuable resources and opportunities.
Originally published in the Handbook of Business Strategy
Volume 6 Number 1, 2005
Want to motivate your employees? Keep your company safe and you will
This paper examines the value of a work environment that is safe, dignified and respectful. Not only does the law mandate such an environment but it also makes good business sense since typically the results are increased motivation and productivity.
Originally published in the Handbook of Business Strategy
Volume 6 Number 1, 2005
What to do when people are your most important asset
This article describes the constraints of the current system for accounting for the value and importance of an organization's human capital. It describes the Human Capital Capability Scorecard (HCCS), which allows for better valuation of human capital, and examines the implementation of that HCCS system inside diverse organizations.
Originally published in the Handbook of Business Strategy
Volume 6 Number 1, 2005
Workforce, diversity and corporate creativity
This article is written for business executives, managers, team leaders, and HR specialists who recognize the importance of employee creativity and corporate innovation for competing in today's marketplace, and wish to maximize it in their companies.
Originally published in the Handbook of Business Strategy
Volume 6 Number 1, 2005
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