So You Want to Have a Rock Star Organization?

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Dan Lipson

I recently watched an Intel ad featuring one of the company's "rock stars" - the employee who invented the USB. He was cheered by his co-workers as he walked through the office. It was a very poignant picture for me since I'm in the business of making rock stars. How do... More »

Deliver in 2009

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Grace MacArthur

Nobody needs to be reminded that the world is much different than it was merely 12 months ago. At Mattel Inc., the impact has been to focus on "deliver" - our watchword for the year - and that means deliver in support of key goals and metrics. There are many significant... More »

Harvesting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Lessons From the Front Line

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Bonnie Hagemann

Headlines, such as "The Global Economic Crisis," "Inside the Financial Meltdown," "Housing Market Heads for Bottom," and "No End in Sight for Layoffs," have dominated the news and our psyche lately. For many organizations, survival strategies and tactics are the order o... More »

Talent Management Defined

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Andrew Paradise

You've heard the story repeatedly - organizational leaders claim that employees are their most important asset and that they have elaborate plans for finding the perfect fit for each employee in the organization. Although recognizing the talent within an individual is t... More »

The Framework of Adobe’s DNA is Inovation

Pat Galagan

The company is a strong financial performer, with six consecutive years of double-digit growth, more than 10 years of strong cash flow, and a steady stream of product innovations that keep customers coming back for more. Millions of developers, consumers, and companies ... More »