In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 30, 2012

A CEO leading a company on the verge of bankruptcy has to ditch the love-in and go into a crisis management mode. At the other end of the spectrum were Caldwell and Jackson, scrambling for a new course, a miracle maybe, but finding nothing but a guillotine to end their misery. When you are losing, a change in plan is usually needed.

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McCarthy Leadership Crisis Management Sports 212

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader [link]. In this post, I compare the ineptitude of BP against the leadership of Rudy Giuliani during a much bigger crisis. Maybe it’s because I grew up playing chess; maybe it’s because I can be stubborn. Luckily, good strategists are also stubborn.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Most of you have heard the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater,” or something to that effect. Basically, the idiom advises us not to discard something valuable in our eagerness to get rid of some useless thing associated with it. If you are not careful, this can happen to businesses going through a rough patch.

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Short-term Long-term Advertising Budgeting 232

HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

What do you think most boards misunderstand or underestimate about human resources? In fact, according to PwC’s 2022 Annual Corporate Directors Survey , talent management is now the top area that needs more time and attention in the boardroom, beating out strategy and crisis management for the first time.

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Diversity Human Resources Policies Education 64

In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 4, 2012

They are staffers, not line managers. I’ve met both over my long career as an executive, a consultant, and a board member. Strategists and Strategic Planners may read the same periodicals and have similar destinations in mind, but there is a difference between the two.

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Strategic Planning Document Competitive Advantage Consultative 221

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Diversity is about so much more than human resources issues. Several years ago, we realized that specialized positioning and communications are necessary for social harmony and a global economy. We are a diverse population, and the same ways of communicating do not have desired effects anymore.

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Diversity Open-book Budgeting Risk Management 84

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Without leadership, a business enterprise will eventually fail. Survival is possible without a strategy but seldom over the long haul. Great strategy with lousy execution isn’t worth the piece of paper it is written on. The consequence of these proclamations is obvious. Get it right, bring it all together and you have commercial magic.

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Human Capital Competitive Advantage Tactics CEO 203

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

I have to be honest. I didn’t think I was going to enjoy Kevin Murray’s new book on how top CEOs communicate to inspire, influence and achieve results. Although Mr. Murray’s arresting title raised my curiosity, I became skeptical when I read the list of leaders he interviewed for insight.

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Fashion Crisis Audience Entrepreneur 197

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Loyalty Mentor Mission Statement Tips 66

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2014

The fact is that military professionals have built capabilities during their careers in essential and in-demand competencies, such as planning, problem-solving, team building, crisis management, and managing diversity.

Succession 67

Succession Talent Management Leadership Resources 67

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

Once the PR crisis passes, things will get back to normal. Our human resources department takes care of that. Can’t change the weather or the world. So, why bother trying to change anything else. That’s just the way he-she is. Learn to live with it. We’re afraid of litigation.

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Budgeting Quality Risk Management Strategic Planning 72

LDRLB

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Without leadership, a business enterprise will eventually fail. Survival is possible without a strategy but seldom over the long haul. Great strategy with lousy execution isn’t worth the piece of paper it is written on. The consequence of these proclamations is obvious. Get it right, bring it all together and you have commercial magic.

Human Capital 141

Human Capital Competitive Advantage CEO Tactics 141

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 28, 2012

During my tenure as a CEO, my Board of Directors never challenged me with questions pertaining to the corporate culture. I wasn’t surprised in the least. Jacobs Suchard directors expected me to run the company as an entrepreneurial enterprise, and as long the numbers were coming in, they assumed I was doing just that.

Competitive Advantage 131

Competitive Advantage Long-term CEO Ethics 131

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 21, 2010

The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Mentor Mission Statement Tips Learning-by-Doing 56

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten. Yet, the moment you have direct reports, you are EXPECTED to lead.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

This is not something that can be conducted alone by internal human resources departments. Quality programs are communications driven and should be captained by public relations counsel who possess this expertise. They will conduct communications audits and strategic planning. Research drives most communications programs.

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Quality Metrics Strategic Planning TQM 50

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Top management has as a priority the need to develop and practice People development, skills and team building responsibilities. Human Resources program is active, professional and responsive to the organization. Incentives-rewards-bonus plan is annually updated, with realistic, measurable goals.

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Succession Strategic Planning Goal Budgeting 50

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

As companies prepare for climate change, many overlook the critical impact on employee health from events like wildfires, extreme heat, and flooding. This oversight can lead to significant financial costs due to increased healthcare expenses, reduced productivity, and decreased labor availability.

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Cost System Products Productivity 28

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Involve your head of marketing and human resources early. Customers, employees, and partners are watching to see how the company reacts. Are you being transparent? Are you taking responsibility? Are you living up to your own mission and values? You and Your Team Series.

Crisis 15

Crisis Supply Chain Brand Learning-by-Doing 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 1, 2022

Employees are renegotiating their social contracts with work. Here’s what employers need to do to honor their end of the bargain.

Company 22

Company Human Resources Crisis Management Environment 22

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2022

Trauma is not new, and it’s not going away. It’s time for organizations to learn how to respond to it.

Information 20

Information Organization How To Human Resources 20

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 13, 2023

Today’s wildfires and smoke can travel hundreds of miles, blurring the lines between what happens within and outside the workplace when it comes to workforce health. Now is the time for employers to develop a plan to get ahead of this and other climate change-driven health issues.

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Company Travel Globalization Education 20

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2020

Covid-19 is revolutionizing HR’s role.

Human Resources 19

Human Resources Crisis Management Talent Management Crisis 19

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 4, 2020

You’ll need a “complexity mindset” to address today’s unprecedented challenges.

Human Resources 19

Human Resources Crisis Management Talent Management Crisis 19

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Organizations need to get creative when it comes to supporting WFH parents.

Creativity 10

Creativity Organization Human Resources Crisis Management 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2020

They’re often at the helm of the corporate pandemic response.

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Human Resources Crisis Management Crisis Resources 10

Strategy Driven

MARCH 9, 2016

Organizations turn to their leaders with intensified demands during crisis. A 25-year veteran in senior human resources and leadership and development roles in four multinational companies, Harry Hutson is now an independent consultant. Start building your pre-resilience muscles now. About the Authors.

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Crisis Automotive Human Resources Education 50

In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 21, 2014

Human Resources Leadership Life Business Crisis Management East York In the CEO Afterlife John Richard Bell Mentoring orchestra St. Add talent to that pre-requisite of success and you’ll find yourself miles away from diddly-squat. PS: The kid in that picture? That’s me before the music died.

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Leadership Class Human Resources Crisis Management 253

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 21, 2011

Whether self-created or a swipe from the blind side, crisis recovery can be elusive. The J&J folks set the crisis management standard for all others to follow—to be prepared for that inevitable day when disaster WILL strike. Human Resources. Afterlife: Fortune Magazine Contributor, Wannabe Novelist. Leadership.

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Brand CEO Long-term Crisis 140

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2010

For example: Traditional Thinking : Human Resources-driven programs like pay and recognition are essential for retention. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Mentor 50

Mentor Mission Statement Tips Learning-by-Doing 50

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2015

Now that I have your attention, the decay I am actually referring to is the 50 warning signs of corporate decay. Watch out for them in your organization. If you spot four or five, work on resolving them, now. Ten or fifteen mean that you are already in the quicksand. Revival is not too late, but whatever you do.

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