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The Leadership Myth

Are leaders born... or made?READ»

Competency Mapping

I use competencies for a number of different purposes, primarily for selection, career planning, performance appraisals, and succession planning.  Are you using them and if so, how? Tks, AlanREAD»

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WHY COMPANIES NEED TO INVERT THE BUSINESS PYRAMID AND THE LEADERS ‘NEW’ ROLE

  Living and working in Asia it is interesting to find that many companies that operate here, including some multinationals, still don’t seem to fully grasp either the concept of the manager as a leader, nor the need to ...READ»

University Sprawl

My college, Columbia University, is planning a takeover in West Harlem. Within 25 years, University officials say, Columbia will expand with a new, $7 billion, 17-acre, Renzo Piano-designed satellite campus in "Manhattanville." ...READ»

Non-Standard Success Stats

And in today's Journal, an article about Jim Collins's current activities (subscription required) reminds me of James Hong's most recent venture -- and highlights the importance of different ways of measuring success. In a new ...READ»

Maker's Mark

In his blog Play Journal, Pat Kane offers a thought-provoking entry about the role of the craftsman. Citing the Draft Craft Manifesto, Pat expands on the role that craftsmanship -- that making -- plays in our work lives, commitment ...READ»

Workers Spanked for Poor Performance

The other day I posted an item defending the progressive pockets of my native Tennessee. Maybe I jumped the gun. There's a story on the AP wires today about two women in Red Bank, Tennessee (outside of Chattanooga), who complained to ...READ»

Designing Accountability

The Hay Group recently issued a white paper entitled "Designing the Accountable Organization." Focusing on how organizations undergoing major strategic events can enhance clarity and accountability, the report touches on six ...READ»

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