Archive for February 2014

How “Standard” Are Your Hiring Standards?

What are your hiring standards? With all of the talk about the talent wars and human capital as intellectual property you would think that hiring standards are critically important to your organization. You would think. Unfortunately, all too often we find that organizations rush to fill open head count, fearful that if it’s not filled […]

Managing From The Middle

The toughest job in corporate America is middle management, yet it’s often the most overlooked. In many companies, middle managers are an afterthought, thankless positions, simply cogs in the machine. Caught between the pressures of senior executives and the will of the employee, the middle manager is between the proverbial rock and a hard place. […]

Balance Accountability With Empowerment

Balancing accountability and empowerment takes work. And the fine line between the two can be very tough to manage if not done correctly. This gray area is ambiguous and not always certain, it requires that you make decisions, have a clear opinion and drive forward. In an ideal setting, you would know your marching orders. […]