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The Performance And Potential Matrix (9 Box Grid)

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:05:00 +0000

The performance and potential matrix (9 box grid) is one of the most widely used tools in succession planning and development. It can be a valuable tool for anyone who works in talent management, or for any manager. For some reason, however, it seems to be covered in a veil of secrecy, leaving those that want to learn how to use it with little guidance. You've probably found this post from an internet search – I hope it helps answer your questions and you'll find Great Leadership to be a valuable resource for all things leadership ...

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How To Get Beyond The Gatekeepers While Job Hunting

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Getting beyond the gatekeepers can be one of the most challenging for jobseekers. Gatekeepers can be those most obvious, such as administrative or personal assistants to the company's hiring managers, department heads, and executives. But, gatekeepers can be those in less obvious roles as well, such as assistant managers, supervisors, engineers, and so on. Your first thought might be that only those within some sort of support role serve as gatekeepers, yet directors and executives can be gatekeepers as well. Gatekeepers are merely those who...

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Junk Cover Letters Kill Good Resumes

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Too many unprofessional, unfocused, and canned cover letters are floating around the job-seeking population. So are you surprised when I tell you that a fair number of hiring managers don't bother reading them? Although I've seen no official survey on cover-letter readership, it's rumored that approximately 40% of cover letters aren't read. A number of reasons could be to blame; and frankly, who wants to spend valuable time reading a cover letter that sounds like it was written for the company next door too? Stock cover letters can kill your...

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Invading Canada

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:52:00 +0000

The United States and Canada, by and large, have been peaceful neighbors — especially since Canada became a de facto independent nation under the British North America Act in 1867. But while the two nations are friendly and, typically, allies, things can change. And in 1927, the United States planned for just a scenario. At the time, Canada was still mostly under British control, and even though the United States and the United Kingdom were friendly — they fought on the same side in the Great World War — things could change quickly. The U.S....

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11 Reasons To Get Your Kids Out Of The Government Schools

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:09:00 +0000

It should be painfully obvious to everyone by now that it is time to get all of our kids out of the government schools. The public school system in the United States has been dramatically declining for a long time, and in most areas of the country the public schools are open sewers at this point. Yes, there are some U.S. public schools that are still very good and that do a decent job of preparing our young people for their adult lives. But those good schools are the exception to the rule. Hopefully the school shooting...

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Information You Must Have Before Your Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:15:00 +0000

So, you've gotten through the hurdle of securing an employer's interest with your resume, but now the real challenge begins – the interview. While an interview is no guarantee to a job offer, your chances at it are much improved if you properly prepare for it well ahead of time. Here is information you should have on hand before stepping through the doors of any employer to create the best possible impression. Understand the organization's mission. When I was hiring people the first question I would ask was "What do you know about us?" If...

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Why The Job Search Is Like 'Throwing Paper Airplanes Into The Galaxy'

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:15:00 +0000

"Wanted: smart, creative, dedicated individual to design efficient system that matches companies' job listings with people looking for work. Contact the HR industry." It's a tough assignment. On the one hand are job seekers who submit hundreds of applications online with little effort, but also with little hope of receiving a response. On the other hand are companies, inundated with resumes, that resort to blunt-edged tracking systems to quickly weed out candidates, including potentially qualified ones who don't conform to established...

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Cure Your Career Uncertainty In 7 Steps

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:15:00 +0000

Deciding on a career is quite an exciting, albeit intimidating, proposition. Numerous options abound, and the correct choice is not always an obvious one. So, how do you decide? While there is no foolproof method, adequate amounts of introspection, research, and guidance should enable you to be confident in your decision. Here are seven steps to get you started: 1. Make Note of What You Like (And Don't) Have there been projects that really inspired you to go above and beyond? Were you inspired by the topic, by the type of work that was...

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Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense, Low-Cost Approach to Management By Masaaki Imai

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:03:00 +0000

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Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid By Marianne Cusato, Ben Pentreath, Richard Sammons, Leon Krier

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:03:00 +0000

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Finance For Non-Financial Managers (Briefcase Books Series) By Gene Siciliano

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:03:00 +0000

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The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles From The World's Greatest Manufacturer By Jeffrey Liker

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:03:00 +0000

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The Birth Of Lean From Lean Enterprise Institute, Inc.

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:02:00 +0000

The Birth Of Lean From Lean Enterprise Institute, Inc. This item is not available for purchase from this store. 8 new or used available from $40.00 Average customer review: (3 customer reviews) Product Description There are a lot of books that describe the Toyota Production System, but most do so in a way that implies that there was a master plan to create a company-wide improvement system. But as the pioneers in The Birth of Lean explain, there was no master plan-TPS came about...

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Before You Hire A CFO: 8 Disciplines To Increase Financial Visibility And Control By Troy D. Schrock

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:59:00 +0000

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7 Things Employees Want To Know In A Department Reshuffle

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000

Overheard at a lunchtime conversation in the company cafeteria: Employee: "That sure was a big announcement by the CEO this morning. They're really moving the boxes on the org chart this time. What's your reaction? Mid-level manager: (shrugging shoulders, sounding nonchalant) "Meh. I've been around this place for a long time. It's just same monkeys, different trees, as far as I'm concerned." As a leader, you may have become blasé about corporate restructuring, especially if you're a survivor of numerous downsizing/outsourcing/right-sizing ...

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5 Ways To Avoid ‘Death By Meeting’

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000

It may not always seem like meetings serve a purpose, but they do. When handled correctly, meetings can clarify objectives, boost morale, save time, and generate plans of action. The problem is, far too many meetings achieve the opposite. They waste time, bore everyone in the room, and suck the life out of the workday. Here are five ways to avoid "death by meeting": Set an agenda and stick to it. Sometimes it's tempting to gather your staff together just to see how things are going. Resist this temptation at all costs. The meeting...

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How To Figure Out The Actual Cost Of Your Employees

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000

Hiring employees always seems to cost more than entrepreneurs and business owners expect. Besides the hourly wage or salary, there are mandatory taxes and benefits, paid time off, insurance, retirement and so much more that increases the amount you spend to bring on help. Knowing how much you spend for each employee will help you improve your business results in four key ways: You will correctly cost their time. You will price your products and services more profitably. You'll help your staff understand the entire value of the...

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