MOST Analysis (Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics) is a powerful framework that redefines Strategic Planning and enhances organizational alignment. By focusing on internal processes and organizational culture, MOST transforms abstract visions into actionable objectives, driving organizations toward success. The framework begins with defining the mission, outlining the organization’s purpose. Objectives translate this mission into specific, […]
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The Human Resources (HR) Ecosystem
In business, we love to use the term “ecosystem.” So what is an Ecosystem? In its purest form, Wikipedia defines Ecosystem as a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system. This definition can be further broadened to represent a group of interconnected “elements,” formed by […]
What’s the Toughest Issue with Talent Management?
Do you know what’s the toughest issue with Talent Management? A large majority of leaders confront significant impediments trying to bring their talent and business priorities in line. Are you one of them? The typical approach employed to accomplish this often contains several gaps—starting with recognizing critical roles in the company where leaders tend to fail […]
How to Deal with Difficult People and Anger-Bullying Prevention
No one should ever make you feel uncomfortable at work. A workplace bully may be your boss or your co-worker. Don’t allow the bully to intimidate you or make you feel bad about yourself. You know your true worth – don’t forget what that is! Do your job and do it well. The workplace bully […]
Are You Engaging Your Employees? Some Signs and Strategies
Editor’s Note: Ganesh Rajagopalan is a seasoned management consultant and former investment banker. He is also a leading author on Flevy, having published numerous business frameworks on topics such as Strategy Development, Investment Analysis, and Value Chain Analysis. You can view all his materials here. * * * * In a previous article, I had explored […]
Should You Treat Employees As Resources?
Editor’s Note: Ganesh Rajagopalan is a seasoned management consultant and former investment banker. He is also a leading author on Flevy, having published numerous business frameworks on topics such as Strategy Development, Investment Analysis, and Value Chain Analysis. You can view all his materials here. * * * * A Google search on the meaning of […]
Talent Management Is DEAD–Killed by Complexity!
The “War for Talent” Since McKinsey coined the team in 1997[1], they have argued strongly that effective Talent Management (TM) is a driver of value creation in organisations. This has launched a spate of TM practices in consulting companies, as well as a multi-billion dollar industry for software vendors like Oracle, SAP, and IBM. Enterprises […]
HR’s Crucial Role in Creating Wildly Profitable Organizations
For most businesses, their biggest expense is their wages bill. Surely, then, you should do whatever it takes to get the maximum value out of this investment, shouldn’t you? Yet, most HR Departments don’t do much more than assist with hiring and terminations, maintenance of Policy and Procedure manuals, advise on wage rates, keep review […]
Strategic Human Resources
Human Resource practices today more than ever need to support, and be aligned with, the organization’s business strategy and the satisfaction of customer needs. They are essential to business and organizational growth, as well as providing a basis for competitive gain. This requires the Human Resource function to take on a more Strategic role, and […]
