First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Collegiate Professor of Business Administration at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a partner at the RBL Group a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value.

Ulrich 70

Ulrich Marketing Leadership Consultative 70

LDRLB

JULY 14, 2011

Undoubtedly, at some point in time, someone claiming to be from the real world will question the utility of teaching leadership or management in an academic setting. Bolton, Axel Ockenfels and Ulrich Thonemann entitled “Who’s Better at Making Decisions: Managers or Students?” Now, though, we might actually have data.

Ulrich 120

Ulrich Case Study Executive Coaching Ethics 120

HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2024

The field of human resource management (HRM) encompasses vital tasks such as recruiting, screening, and developing employees for businesses. They provide insights into strategic HR planning, the dynamic between HR and line managers, and global trends impacting the field. Laszlo Bock’s “ Work Rules!

Human Resources 52

Human Resources Books Quinn Talent Management 52

LDRLB

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Nothing is more frustrating to an Operations Manager than having to fight its own HR Department while trying to get something done. Overall, this report is useful when combined with other recent publications by Dave Ulrich and various consulting firms on the state of HR. Measuring the people side of the business is tough.

Ulrich 137

Ulrich Metrics Report Storytelling 137

HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

The ability to manage change determines the fate of any organization. Companies that effectively manage change thrive, while those unable to do so ultimately fail from irrelevance. This second type of change management is critical because it creates meaning and purpose around the other challenges.

Ulrich 52

Ulrich Leadership Audience Diversity 52

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2017

In recent weeks, we have seen almost daily reports surface of potential ethical conflicts in the White House, whether it’s possible conflicts of interest between the Trump family’s business ties and government priorities or allegations of collusion between campaign allies and Russian intelligence.

Ethics 11

Ethics Stress Ulrich Loyalty 11