Human Relations and Organizational Development

Wanted: Bold And Courageous Business Leaders

Are we in economic recovery or just in another phase of the recession? As economists bicker about the facts as they see them, what can we do that will make a difference? This article asks some compelling questions that every business leader should be asking today, the answers pointing to what we can do as individuals to control our economic destiny.READ»

It's Time To Change Outdated Corporate Models, Marc Morgenstern Leadership Interview Part 2

The structures and models of corporate governance, reporting and accountability are the same as they were in the mid-20th century, yet the ways in which we communicate and do business has dramatically changed. This thought-provoking exchange between Marc Morgenstern and Selker Leadership explores corporate models for today's and tomorrow's world.READ»

The SEC: What's Wrong And How To Fix It

Noted legal expert, Marc Morgenstern speaks his mind in this Selker Leadership interview on what is wrong with the SEC and potentially how it can be fixed, coming to the conclusion that the natural human tendency towards greater regulation is exactly the wrong approach to deliver safety, transparency and liquidity. This is part 1 of a 2 part seriesREAD»

From H1N1 to Q2H2

Our global business culture is infected with a "virus" of bad habits around interviewing, assessing and hiring. Q2H2 are 2 Questions to ask yourself before Hiring another employee that take the mystery out of whether or not someone is a successful hire, and will stop spreading the “bad hire” virus which permeates companies around the globe.READ»

Stop Incenting Executives to Act Badly!

We're all upset about the worst excesses in executive comp but why do they continue? Until now no one has connected the dots between compensation, culture and values and how comp drives behavior. This article explains how comp policies approved by boards are consistent with a company's culture and points to the levers to change behavior with values. READ»

The Enron Syndrome

The names, dates, and companies have changed, but like the gerbil on a wheel we're right back where we were in 2001. Corporate policies that reward executives for behaving badly, all with seemingly no connection to stated company values. You see, true values-based behavior is the key and until we all demand otherwise, the Enron Syndrome continues.READ»

Don’t Waste A Recession!, Top Silicon Valley CFO Speaks Out About the Economy, Madoff and Wall Street Executive Comp Limit

What does a top Silicon Valley CFO have to say about our economic crisis, Bernie Madoff and Wall Street executive compensation caps? Find out in this smart leadership interview with Ken Goldman, a long-term tech CFO with a well-deserved reputation for running one of the tightest financial ships in Silicon Valley. READ»

The Model “Has Been” Broken

Most executives admit that up to 50% of their senior staffing are hiring mistakes. This means that whatever percentage of hiring is done via executive search, 50% fail to deliver the goods. This article exposes how the executive search model is broken. And don't look to the big boys to fix it. They just want to sell you more services without fixing the process.READ»

Even Madoff Had Great References

With the daily revelations about executives acting in their own self-interests while their companies, shareholders and the marketplace suffers, you have to wonder who hired all these Nero-clones while Rome burns to the ground? The irony is that they all had stellar references. This article identifies how even great references can lead to hiring mistakes.READ»

Clorox Goes Green

Since Clorox enlisted the Sierra Club to hype a new green product line, sales are booming. But the club is dealing with a nasty little stain.READ»

• Are Beijing's Olympics Really Green?

To Grow Your Firm, Put the Brakes on Bad Habits

Learn how using Behavior Change Groups can make a lasting impact on recognizing, and quelling, many of the bad habits that damage employee morale and workplace productivity. READ»

Your Boss Is a Monkey

"Managing up" using the tricks of exotic-animal trainingREAD»

• A Fieldguide to Boss Management

A Field Guide to Boss Management

1. Old Yeller Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been known to let out a full-throated growl. If you match a screamer decibel for decibel, you're toast. Zen calm trumps noise and will stop the shouting. 2. The Blowhard On the TV ...READ»

• Your Boss is a Monkey

The 5th Annual Fast 50

The 5th Annual Fast 50 48. Office Space Douglas Ball For Herman Miller Previous | Next Economists are predicting that by 2009, the long-anticipated labor shortage will have arrived, a shortfall projected to be most ...READ»

Caring, the Corporate Way

The Center for Companies That Care released its 2007 Honor Roll list, showcasing 35 organizations that go above and beyond the usual call of duty for their employees. These are 35 companies you'd want to work for.READ»

The Best of Both Worlds

To add additional context to Linda Tischler's feature story, Fast Company offers two edited transcripts of interviews with Professor Charles A. O'Reilly at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Catherine Hakim, a sociology ...READ»

Fortune Teller

Royal Dutch/Shell spent decades pioneering a system of scenario planning called TINA (There Is No Alternative) to anticipate dramatic changes in the world. Now your company can come up with its own TINA.READ»

Celia Carrillo

Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, Lee Mathson Middle School, San Jose, CaliforniaREAD»

David Kaplan

President, International Association of Marriage and Family CounselorsREAD»

Rick Hind

Legislative Director, Greenpeace Toxics CampaignREAD»

Conflict Resolution: Stop, Look <amp></amp> Listen

"What's so funny 'bout peace, love, and understanding?" Nothing. Try injecting them into your office culture, and you may find out why.READ»

The Most Dangerous Job in Business

It's the chief marketing officer. Chances are, yours is just leaving.READ»

Grant Makers

$50 isn't much--unless it comes from a coworker.READ»

Fast Talk: Best Brains

Best Buy's Shari Ballard on how to mine great ideas at a company of 128,000 people.READ»

LVHRD, or Try

A fight club for creatives.READ»