Managing government employees presents unique challenges. Government managers may feel that stringent and convoluted regulations mean they "canÂ’t do that." Some others may use that perception as a crutch. But the truth for all of them is, yes, they can "do that" -- and theyÂ’d better. "That" means managing employees as proactively and decisively as their corporate counterparts, and holdi…
The source of competitive advantage has shifted in many organizations from reliability to innovation and flexibility. But what does it take for an organization that innovates to then manage effectively? In this follow-up to Built to Change, Ed Lawler argues that it is a combination of the right structure and the right people. First, organizations must decide what structure they are: are you a h…
Competency development is one of the hottest topics in the HR profession. Still there is much confusion among managers about what a competency is and how to use it effectively. Here, author Paul Green draws on twenty-five years of training, consulting, and employee assessment experience to establish a behavioral language that describes, guides, and links actions at work. This is the foundation …