It's Lonely at the Top When Your Succession Planning Process Fails

The recent news on Steve Jobs’ resignation highlights the importance of having a solid succession planning process in pl …

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August 31, 2011

Case Study: Starwood Hotels Takes 360 Degree Feedback to a New Level

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. owns, manages and franchises some of the most well-known brands in the hot …

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August 29, 2011

Control Performance With Feedback Loops: A 360 Degree Feedback View of Wired Magazine’s Mental Machine

Ah August, the time of year we don’t feel quite as guilty about taking a short respite from our usual caffeinated daily …

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August 22, 2011

In Search of the Perfect Diamond - The 4 C's of Performance Goals

Creating a balanced set of Performance Goals in the employee performance management process is a challenge for all manag …

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August 17, 2011

The Evolution of Employee Performance Management Technology

An Interview with Lead Developer, Yuriy Shikhanovich on the evolution of employee performance management technology. Onc …

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August 10, 2011

Case Study: Measuring Leadership Effectiveness and Service Excellence Using 360 Degree Feedback at Ratner Companies

The largest privately-held chain of salons in the country, Ratner Companies operates Hair Cuttery (company-owned and fra …

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August 9, 2011

Case Study: Developing a Talent Assessment Program to Groom Future Leaders in a Large Retail Organization

BUSINESS CHALLENGE The client is a large retail organization with a strong desire to promote potential leaders in the co …

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August 8, 2011

Case Study: Merging Succession Planning and Career Development to Increase Retention and Development at a Large Pharmaceutical Company

BUSINESS CHALLENGE Rapid growth and sales force expansion in recent years had provided sales professionals at all levels …

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August 8, 2011