Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T07:27:41.722-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:management-ideas Jena McGregor jmcgregor526 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5148759709451442800-48ee0a5863606ad267c59f1d82d0d100 2009-11-20T03:41:04.024-05:00

An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. Itay Talgam finds metaphors for organizational behavior — and models for inspired leadership — within the workings of the symphony orchestra. Imagining music as a model for all spheres of human creativity, from the classroom to the boardroom, Talgam created the Maestro Program of seminars and workshops.

An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. Itay Talgam finds metaphors for organizational behavior — and models for inspired leadership — within the workings of the symphony orchestra. Imagining music as a model for all spheres of human creativity, from the classroom to the boardroom, Talgam created the Maestro Program of seminars and workshops. http://www.ted.com/talks/itay_talgam_lead_like_the_great_conductors.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17208394590723907573-ffad818703618f733ab40f68671be418 2009-11-14T02:05:25.160-05:00

Palladium Group, Inc., the global leader in helping organizations execute their strategies by making better decisions, today named five top-performing organizations to the Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy™: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (USA), Grupo Acir (Mexico), Megasalud (Chile), Millipore Corporation (USA), and Volkswagen do Brasil (Brazil). The award recipients were honored for their breakthrough business results during today’s Hall of Fame award presentation ceremony at the 2009 Palladium Americas Summit in San Francisco, California.

Palladium Group, Inc., the global leader in helping organizations execute their strategies by making better decisions, today named five top-performing organizations to the Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy™: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (USA), Grupo Acir (Mexico), Megasalud (Chile), Millipore Corporation (USA), and Volkswagen do Brasil (Brazil). The award recipients were honored for their breakthrough business results during today’s Hall of Fame award presentation ceremony at the 2009 Palladium Americas Summit in San Francisco, California. http://www.thepalladiumgroup.com/KnowledgeObjectRepository/PR_Americas2009HallofFameWinners_11_11_09.pdf Joey Fitts jfitts101 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5320091293598229180-ad2650a8eebedeef339d9ef926f3f83b 2009-11-13T10:31:14.412-05:00

I hereby proclaim today a "Fearless Friday." Be fearless today!

I hereby proclaim today a "Fearless Friday." Be fearless today! http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com/2009/11/its-fearless-friday-.html Skip Anderson sanderson783 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9046914272809293530-ab16e6ded1e41cca39b90df3b7ca457c 2009-11-12T19:26:14.162-05:00

the size and scale of a business -- large or small -- is an underutilized means of establishing competitive advantage

the size and scale of a business -- large or small -- is an underutilized means of establishing competitive advantage http://deniseleeyohn.com/bites/2009/10/29/size-as-a-competitive-advantage/ Denise Yohn dyohn262 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16836992240233662533-131af3dae753e603916c71fb30de102c 2009-11-05T17:54:00.217-05:00

Measuring the success of Open Innovation & Idea Platforms November 2, 2009 It’s hard to set up a universal metrics to evaluate the success of an Open Innovation or Open Idea Platform initiative. Of course the number and quality of ideas, debate as...

Measuring the success of Open Innovation & Idea Platforms November 2, 2009 It’s hard to set up a universal metrics to evaluate the success of an Open Innovation or Open Idea Platform initiative. Of course the number and quality of ideas, debate as... http://www.sofusmidtgaard.dk/measuring-the-success-of-open-innovation-and-idea-platforms/ Eric Tsai etsai275 15 14 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11924355159001829009-c3698499c4f513dc2a298a14907230d7 2009-11-12T19:27:35.104-05:00

three ways manufacturers can use their own websites to increase the value of the brand that is delivered to the customer

three ways manufacturers can use their own websites to increase the value of the brand that is delivered to the customer http://deniseleeyohn.com/bites/2009/11/09/so-you-want-your-own-website/ Denise Yohn dyohn262 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2012778244546675553-133fbca3da23fd87a5a34d6eaa9f3261 2009-10-30T16:59:47.592-04:00

Jeff Schmitt's new BW column: Are you stuck with a group of negative, unmotivated colleagues? Just because you have no authority over them doesn't mean you have to play their game

Jeff Schmitt's new BW column: Are you stuck with a group of negative, unmotivated colleagues? Just because you have no authority over them doesn't mean you have to play their game http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/oct2009/ca20091030_198881.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 24 23 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15746205104947636155-d106b868a0725bd9928e69b72fc2d264 2009-10-15T01:00:00.000-04:00

New management trends, trends in human resource management, current trends in management, issues trends and management

New management trends, trends in human resource management, current trends in management, issues trends and management http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Feedbase-LatestAdditions20/~3/sAPuAIfIH2s/rss.xml 26 25 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16325920625336327413-b832c41ab3e1e2abeb7e46f6adeec548 2009-10-26T18:23:27.247-04:00

The Good: A nuanced argument in favor of bringing design thinking into any organization The Bad: Sometimes dense, academic language can make reading a bit of a slog The Bottom Line: Insightful analysis of a hot management trend, useful for...

The Good: A nuanced argument in favor of bringing design thinking into any organization The Bad: Sometimes dense, academic language can make reading a bit of a slog The Bottom Line: Insightful analysis of a hot management trend, useful for... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id20091026_228986.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 9 8 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14109351010797905479-8e6ce6a354151e289e5e9004a58adb12 2009-10-28T13:46:29.515-04:00

The National Association for BusinessEconomics (NABE) reported yesterday that hiring and capital spending will increase over the next six months. NABE reported in its Industry Survey that demand in Q3 2009 increased for the first time in five quarters, while the number of companies adding jobs doubled from July 2009 to October 2009. The questions are: Are you ready for this? Do you have the tools to support the training of your new hires?

The National Association for BusinessEconomics (NABE) reported yesterday that hiring and capital spending will increase over the next six months. NABE reported in its Industry Survey that demand in Q3 2009 increased for the first time in five quarters, while the number of companies adding jobs doubled from July 2009 to October 2009. The questions are: Are you ready for this? Do you have the tools to support the training of your new hires? http://www.interactyx.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-all-the-new-employees-you-will-soon-hire-511 Alfred Novas anovas714 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7914157078722704785-1d897633796c19ff02276225c823ad9d 2009-11-04T23:48:28.279-05:00

Palladium Group Announces Advisory Board for the Palladium Execution Premium Community Experts Help Shape Global Strategy Management Movement BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palladium Group, Inc., the global leader in helping organizations execute their...

Palladium Group Announces Advisory Board for the Palladium Execution Premium Community Experts Help Shape Global Strategy Management Movement BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palladium Group, Inc., the global leader in helping organizations execute their... http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20091027005324&newsLang=en Joey Fitts jfitts101 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10173460400160020144-d9ca3144ed2d76441cddfbf06a7e46d2 2009-10-26T10:01:39.619-04:00

I recently wrote about how the "talent wars" are likely to be returning soon in the U.S. (and indeed, there are signs they have already returned in places like China and Singapore), and how companies that have treated people well during the downturn will have an advantage in keeping and retaining the best people --and those that have not damn well better change their ways or will face the prospect of their best people running for the exits in concert with the inability to attract the best people.

I recently wrote about how the "talent wars" are likely to be returning soon in the U.S. (and indeed, there are signs they have already returned in places like China and Singapore), and how companies that have treated people well during the downturn will have an advantage in keeping and retaining the best people --and those that have not damn well better change their ways or will face the prospect of their best people running for the exits in concert with the inability to attract the best people. http://bobsutton.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Jena McGregor jmcgregor526 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9257446676296223870-4d39ae4ebfac70ddf62bdcf34386b0b4 2009-01-06T09:14:13.253-05:00

The turbulence of 2008 has shaken up the way managers do their jobs. Next year promises no end to the upheaval. Here are six management ideas and trends to keep an eye on:

The turbulence of 2008 has shaken up the way managers do their jobs. Next year promises no end to the upheaval. Here are six management ideas and trends to keep an eye on: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123067047234343549.html Jena McGregor jmcgregor526 224 222 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11557759265478912291-5690a60042f212acccb1a9f0a54bed88 2009-10-30T08:27:56.926-04:00

As ESR continues to dig into the sales-related challenges of our clients’ companies, we often see a lack of understanding around the issue of relationships between sellers and buyers—often referred to as relationship selling. Here are some points to...

As ESR continues to dig into the sales-related challenges of our clients’ companies, we often see a lack of understanding around the issue of relationships between sellers and buyers—often referred to as relationship selling. Here are some points to... http://davesteinsblog.esresearch.com/2009/10/29/a-few-words-about-relationship-selling/ Dave Stein dstein194 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1005196569744841505-a16526f4f36343d0fac4aacaa1efcf9f 2009-10-29T11:51:21.580-04:00

We are pleased to announce that Interactyx Limited has been named a finalist for the Best of Elearning! 2009 by Elearning! Magazine. TOPYX® is an affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social networking, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the modern eLearning needs for corporate training, academic institutions, and small to midsize businesses.

We are pleased to announce that Interactyx Limited has been named a finalist for the Best of Elearning! 2009 by Elearning! Magazine. TOPYX® is an affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social networking, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the modern eLearning needs for corporate training, academic institutions, and small to midsize businesses. http://www.interactyx.com/interactyx-limited-named-a-finalist-for-best-of-elearning-2009 Alfred Novas anovas714 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1262009521029584229-ce72a3e6248db1e354b9e54865acbe75 2009-10-19T12:18:05.077-04:00

http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/cs/2009/10/how_to_deliver_bad_news_to_a_g.html Chada Washington cwashington542 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5879029389371800888-b4d6e2f655f7cdbe174f682afd909995 2008-12-30T09:26:23.941-05:00

For the first time ever, Harvard Business Review has conducted its own research into some aspect of business, in this case executive coaching. Despite the widespread use of coaches in organizations today, little is known about who coaches are, what...

For the first time ever, Harvard Business Review has conducted its own research into some aspect of business, in this case executive coaching. Despite the widespread use of coaches in organizations today, little is known about who coaches are, what... http://discussionleader.hbsp.com/hbreditors/2008/12/what_coaches_can_do_for_you.html Jena McGregor jmcgregor526 141 138 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16956794584673348152-0bf28d9cc88273cd811e83f574a9dbce 2009-10-23T14:57:57.771-04:00

I was on a phone call this morning with the CEO of a client company who was describing how he had just rejected a candidate for a critical sales leadership position, which would based in a remote location. Although this company doesn’t employ as...

I was on a phone call this morning with the CEO of a client company who was describing how he had just rejected a candidate for a critical sales leadership position, which would based in a remote location. Although this company doesn’t employ as... http://davesteinsblog.esresearch.com/2009/10/23/three-hiring-related-truths-about-sales-effectiveness/ Dave Stein dstein194 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1086341880994661522-d458f34d30a706d2677e4521a033a248 2009-10-09T23:52:11.820-04:00

Recently, I had dinner with Dick Harrington, former CEO of Thomson Reuters and now my partner at Cue Ball, a Boston-based venture firm. We talked about his three most significant lessons learned over his very successful 25+ year career as a Fortune...

Recently, I had dinner with Dick Harrington, former CEO of Thomson Reuters and now my partner at Cue Ball, a Boston-based venture firm. We talked about his three most significant lessons learned over his very successful 25+ year career as a Fortune... http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/tjan/2009/08/lessons-learned-from-30-years.html Joe Eng jeng225 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12621018927897253560-1a9e4de4866b3a8ad8defebde7c04c2c 2009-10-29T14:25:03.926-04:00

Experts Help Shape Global Strategy Management Movement BOSTON--(Business Wire)-- Palladium Group, Inc., the global leader in helping organizations execute their strategies by making better decisions, is pleased to announce the formation of an...

Experts Help Shape Global Strategy Management Movement BOSTON--(Business Wire)-- Palladium Group, Inc., the global leader in helping organizations execute their strategies by making better decisions, is pleased to announce the formation of an... http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS143414+27-Oct-2009+BW20091027 Joey Fitts jfitts101 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16348629406544691836-07a8a55e888d52f764a380996e5f3796 2009-10-19T13:41:42.282-04:00

http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/cs/2009/10/are_you_ready_to_manage_five_g.html Chada Washington cwashington542 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5022682181698844270-fb6ad7b09b5ceb1c54556c4970182d64 2009-10-20T11:27:19.115-04:00

At SMT’s conference last week in Orlando, Laurie Weed, Western Region Sales Development Manager at Ricoh, presented her company’s approach to ride-alongs (at Ricoh they’re called field rides) with sales reps. We’ve seen different approaches to this critical reinforcement process at ESR. I really like Ricoh’s for several reasons. First is that they actually do it. Second is that they have a process. Third, it’s a good one.

At SMT’s conference last week in Orlando, Laurie Weed, Western Region Sales Development Manager at Ricoh, presented her company’s approach to ride-alongs (at Ricoh they’re called field rides) with sales reps. We’ve seen different approaches to this critical reinforcement process at ESR. I really like Ricoh’s for several reasons. First is that they actually do it. Second is that they have a process. Third, it’s a good one. http://ow.ly/vs1a Dave Stein dstein194 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13560538573989624547-2d9c1999c01ec0580b0be1334679016a 2009-03-13T15:46:36.265-04:00

Knowledge management is not just a software to buy and install. It is system that needs the buy-in from people who can share and use knowledge. When will they share knowledge? What can help them use knowledge with comfort and confidence? This article answers these questions

Knowledge management is not just a software to buy and install. It is system that needs the buy-in from people who can share and use knowledge. When will they share knowledge? What can help them use knowledge with comfort and confidence? This article answers these questions http://enablingbusiness.blogspot.com/2009/03/when-will-people-share-and-use.html Balajhi Narayanasami bnarayanasami358 78 77 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17726433529337183015-060059a41298ca289f95bb72375c9773 2009-10-26T10:00:35.854-04:00

Now that we are into the fourth quarter of 2009, many companies are deep into their budgeting process for 2010. Unfortunately for some of us, this budget process started many months ago and will continue for many more, well past the start of the new...

Now that we are into the fourth quarter of 2009, many companies are deep into their budgeting process for 2010. Unfortunately for some of us, this budget process started many months ago and will continue for many more, well past the start of the new... http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/cs/2009/10/why_budgeting_drives_us_batty.html Jena McGregor jmcgregor526 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9436035010160261247-6c545b8d1c6d1bf1a2732898279e0fc7 2009-03-11T23:24:27.319-04:00

Yesterday, I participated in a workshop whose theme was "Cost Cutting: Beware the Traps." One of the cautionary tales of a company whose aggressive and ultimately mis-placed cost cutting is Home Depot, which I have blogged about before.

Yesterday, I participated in a workshop whose theme was "Cost Cutting: Beware the Traps." One of the cautionary tales of a company whose aggressive and ultimately mis-placed cost cutting is Home Depot, which I have blogged about before. http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/mcgrath/2009/03/a-better-way-to-cut-costs.html Jena McGregor jmcgregor526 73 71 2 0