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Who’s Got the Power?

Who’s Got the Power?

Michael Segalla shares great insights into who really has power within an organization. In the May 2010 issue of Harvard Business Review (Find the Real Power in Your Organization), he shares his intriguing, visual mapping tool to determine where the true seats of power reside in an organization -- AND -- what to do about them. Segalla encourages organizational leaders to access the untapped potential in their young, highly committed managers and to assess and connect with -- as he calls them...

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Have You Cleaned Your Business Lately?

Have You Cleaned Your Business Lately?

When was the last time you cleaned out your car, a closet, or a desk drawer? Why did you clean it? If you're like me, it was probably because when you used it last, you saw something funky on the floorboard, saw some clothes getting smashed in your closet, or you couldn't find something in your desk drawer. So, being efficient and organized, you cleaned up the mess. However, why is it when we come across something funky or messy in our businesses, we don't always stop and clean it up right...

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Your Values Statement Serves as Your House Rules

Your Values Statement Serves as Your House Rules

We have all seen values statements hanging on the walls of various organizations. They're usually nicely framed and tastefully hung for all who pass by to see. However, other than knowing the executive team developed them as part of a strategic planning effort, most of us who walk by our own organization's values statement rarely understand its purpose - other than serving as a nice piece of artwork. The values statement of an organization is what I call "The House Rules." It outlines how...

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