The Accountable Organization
October 14, 2007
The Accountable Organization: Reclaiming Integrity, Restoring Trust by John Marchica About the Reference The Accountable Organization: Reclaiming Integrity, Restoring Trust by John Marchica illustrates how executives and managers can build a corporate... Read more...
What’s the difference between theory and practice?
October 13, 2007
In theory they're the same.In practice they're not.(Overheard at work. Thanks Stephen!) Read More →
Strategic Planning Warning Flag 1 - Business Unit versus Goal-Based Planning
October 12, 2007
Executives and managers maximize their company’s value when they focus the efforts of the entire workforce on the organization’s prioritized mission goals and supporting objectives. Some executives and managers, by making the mission measurable,... Read more...
SumTotal Gives HR Pros Way to Rapidly Deploy Performance Management Software
October 11, 2007
SumTotal® Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning management solutions, has launched ResultsOnDemand – Performance for HR professionals who want to rapidly deploy software that either builds or manages systems for employee... Read more...
AGCO Corporation Selects SumTotal Talent Management System
October 11, 2007
SumTotal® Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning management solutions, said that AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG) has purchased the SumTotal Enterprise Suite™ to deliver learning, manage employee performance and align goals.... Read more...
Carnival of Small Business Issues - Edition 23
October 11, 2007
This week’s CoSBI is hosted at Pat B. Doyle - Straight talk about blogging and internet business. Thanks for hosting the Carnival, Pat and great job. I will be hosting the next edition of CoSBI, but beyond that the calendar is open. So email me... Read more...
What Does the Term “Best Practices” Really Mean?
October 10, 2007
Good contracts create and protect good relationships by relying on clear and unambiguous language. So why don’t companies relying on contract management solutions demand the same from the vendors and consultants they turn to for assistance? I’m referring... Read more...
Contract Management, ongoing management of the contract
October 10, 2007
An area of concern to me at the moment is one that I believe will become ( or should become ) a key focus for all businesses.It is often difficult and complicated but the VALUE in £££/$$$ and reputation can be immense.Often procurement and outsourcing... Read more...
Evaluation and Control Program Best Practice 1 - Data Synthesis
October 10, 2007
Evaluation control programs must be credible in order to add meaningful value to the organization. Credibility is built not only by the quality of the data collected but also by the method by which it is collected, how it is combined, and how it is interpreted... Read more...
Amsterdam Conference Corrections
October 9, 2007
All, I apologize, but I made some terrible errors on the email that went out on the Amsterdam Conference. First, the early registration period ends on November 2, not October 2. No, time travel is not required to get the early registration discount. Second,... Read more...