Measuring Performance (People & Enterprise)
Promote from within or hire from the outside? This one question continues to plague even the most seasoned managers. Explore the leading recruitment principles for effective promotion and staffing decisions.
Applying The Drucker Approach To Reinventing Government Agencies
November 05 by Ed's InkHow a step-by-step approach invented by Peter F. Drucker can enable every government agency to be restored to function, strength and performance. Download this E-Book providing direction, method and...
The Perils of Polling: Can Polling Really Predict Midterm Election Results? (Part I)
September 13 by Editorial Staff at Management Matters NetworkAfter reading this article, you will be in a better position to understand what really happened with respect to the 2016 presidential polls and extrapolate lessons learned to the 2018 midterm election...
How Managers Can Help Teams Focus on the Work That Matters
June 20 by Gallup, IncMost of us aren't paid to go to meetings, answer emails or check social media. We're paid to do work that requires our focused attention and mental effort -- deep work. How can you help your team achi...
How To Structure The Initial Face-to-Face Meeting With A C-Suite Executive
June 18 by Stephen J. Bistritz, Ed.D.Structuring the initial face-to-face meeting with a C-Suite executive is absolutely key to continuing the relationship. Senior executives are often wary of salespeople in any case, so being credible,...
Traditional Recruiting Isn't Enough: How AI Is Changing The Rules In The Human Capital Market
June 11 by Editorial Staff at Management Matters NetworkIn many companies, talent acquisition is not forward thinking, with roles being filled in reaction to someone leaving or in the case of startups, when a company gets an infusion of capital. Many use t...
Ed's Ink: Questioning Data Collection Methods
May 17 by Ed's InkIn this Ed's Ink we discuss using accurate data and remembering to check your sources, even when it pertains to the basic level data.
The Drucker Guide To Building A Performance Measurement & Control System
May 08 by Ed's InkLearn a basic understanding of performance measurement and control systems, starting with the five key components for building such a process. If done purposefully, it can be one of the most powerful...
MMN Podcast Part II: Drucker's Cardinal Rules For Hiring And Promoting
April 29 by Management Matters NetworkWhen advising & consulting CEOs and other leaders, Peter F. Drucker's genius was in his ability to formulate the right questions.With respect to "picking people," or hiring and promoting the right...
MMN Podcast Part I: Drucker’s 2 Cardinal Rules For Hiring And Promoting
April 25 by Ed's InkNo one can guarantee the performance of a manager or executive appointed to a new position.
The First Law of Creating OKRs
April 16 by Paul NivenIn order to create OKRs that matter, you must master the company’s strategic curriculum and know what your own team, department, or group stands for. What is your purpose as a team? The good news is t...
Part IV: Applying The Drucker Approach To Reinventing Government Agencies
April 03 by Ed's InkIn this fourth and final installment of this MMN's e-book series, unlock Drucker’s 6 steps to planning and implementation as well as the thought leader’s 4 keys to making real change happen in your go...
Part III: Applying The Drucker Approach To Reinventing Government Agencies
March 21 by Ed's InkAn overall view of results-focused government, packed with measurement insights and the key decisions required to convert good intentions into performance.