Written by: Erica Finely Most managers know that talented people are hard to find. If managers try to replace current employees, they often find that recruiting comparably qualified employees from outside the company may cost much more than keeping current employees. Succession planning is about filling the organization’s talent pipeline and building internal bench strength….
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Why Face-To-Face Communication Still Makes Sense
By John Torre Forty years ago, in 1971, I wonder how many people had a vision of communication in 2011 that included cell phones, text messages, email, and webcams? My guess would be none or not many. Yet here we are in 2011 doing all those things and more. Aside from the telephone, you know…
Warren Buffett and Dale Carnegie
What does Warren Buffett have in common with every single Dale Carnegie graduate? Besides proudly displaying their Dale Carnegie diplomas, they have the self-confidence not only to speak publically, but to collaborate more effectively with team members, both individually and in large groups, to yield optimal results. They exemplify the true characteristics of a leader….
Examining Marketing Strategies to Affect Greater Sales
Too often, when a product isn’t selling the way it should companies that don’t know any better reel in their marketing dollars and wait to see how things shake out. What this generally leads to, however, is an even greater dip in sales. If a product isn’t selling the way it’s expected to, instead of…