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Balanced scorecardMagazine ArticleWhat you measure is what you get. Senior executives understand that their organization’s measurement system strongly affects the behavior of managers and employees. Executives also understand that traditional financial accounting measures like return-on-investment and earnings-per-share can give misleading signals for continuous improvement and innovation—activities today’s competitive environment demands. The traditional financial performance measures worked well […]The Case for a Chief of Staff
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A Simple Way to Introduce Yourself
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Leadership & Managing PeopleDigital ArticleDon't pretend you have all the answers. Do be prepared to deal with the messy emotions people may be experiencing.Organizational Transformation Is an Emotional Journey
Organizational transformationDigital ArticleSeven strategies to help leaders navigate the process.Research: The Unintended Consequences of Pay Transparency
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Organizational cultureDigital ArticleRegular practices can strengthen psychological safety, purpose, and performance.How to Write a Cover Letter
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