Mismanaged Transitions

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Aparna Nancherla

Many companies think that the hard part is over after selecting and promoting an employee to a new management position, but many employers are putting their feet up and calling it a day's work too soon. Only 24 percent of respondents rated their organizations as good wh... More »

The Rare Breed of Entrepreneurs

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Ann Pace

Microsoft founder Bill Gates may seem like the typical entrepreneur: the son of an attorney and philanthropist who dropped out of college and began his first company at age 21. However, the newest research on the background of entrepreneurs shows that Gates' demographic... More »

Taming Meeting Monsters

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Mike Song

You've planned this meeting for two months, and finally, all the key players are here (except for the ones who are late). All you have to do is work through the agenda and get a decision made, and your dream project is on its way. Suddenly, disaster strikes, as strong "... More »

Challenges Faced, Solutions Implemented

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Kristin Carlson

The economic downturn has affected our organization a bit differently than many other companies. We have experienced record revenues as of late, but being a performance-driven organization, we continually evaluate methods to reduce costs while increasing value. An inter... More »

So You’ve Decided to Hang Up Your Shingle…

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Judy Estrin

How nice were the days when you got to telecommute - taking meetings in your sweats with your faithful dog at your side and multitasking household chores while you cranked out the latest curriculum or report. That was the good life. Why not live that life full-time? You... More »