The Global Leadership Challenge
By Wayne Oppel |
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Leading the companies of today’s complex environment requires more than installing a designer coffee kiosk in the lobby. Today’s global organizations are often mired with competing political, social, and economic forces. They are increasingly populated by new emergent thinkers and entrants to the workforce. Their outlook will shape the future of businesses and organizations as we know them. Are you ready to engage the global leadership challenge?
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An Intrepid Outlook at Organizational Change
An excerpt from: The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus
By Charles Manz |
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The exceptional insight of Manz is brought to bear with this practical look at the timeless application of Lewin’s change theory through the lens of Matthew 13. Change is inevitable, yet at times managers and executives are rendered ineffective at preparing to lead their organizations through transformation. Through the authentic wisdom of scripture, this article provides reinforcing principles to successfully implement change.
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Why Employees Dislike Performance Appraisals
By Gary Roberts and Michael Pregitzer |
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There is perhaps no more dreaded a practice in organizations than conducting employee performance appraisals. But why? If the proclivity of employee learning and development is more than a prevailing trend, then why would employees have cause for concern when it comes to their appraisal? Roberts and Pregitzer translate their current research to provide sage perspective about employee apprehension to appraisals and compelling solutions for the practitioner.
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Mercenaries, Opportunists or Missionaries?
The Role of Christian Led Companies in the Global Market
By Sergio Matviuk |
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To do business in global markets, companies must be flexible and willing to adapt to a host country’s culture and practice. But, how do companies function when that environment is vastly different from the values organization and its leadership. This article explores the challenges these Christian-led companies face and the business models they use to be successful.
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Case Study: Best Check, Inc.
By Randy Case |
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Scott Riley is an ambitious and astute CFO. His competence has carved a path for unlimited success at his new company, Best Check, Inc. With the implementation of new information system that Riley brokered himself things could only get better for the young executive. That is, until he is faced with an internal struggle to follow his conscience or his CEO’s dynamic but misleading direction.
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