Entries by StrategyDriven

The Secret to Successful Recruiting

Recruitment has always been a tricky business. So many times a candidate can sound like the perfect match on paper, only to prove a disappointment at interview. Then there are the even worse scenarios, where a candidate comes across both in real life and on paper as perfect, only to then not meet the criteria […]

6 Silent Productivity and Profitability Pitfalls, part 6 of 7

Silent Killer #5: Suppressing Innovation Thanks to the bureaucracy and lack of listening that exists in most companies today, we have created working environments that stifle the creativity, original thought, and innovation that make our human capital so valuable. As such, it has become all but impossible for many organizations to adapt to our changing […]

The Advisor’s Corner – When Should I Remain Quiet?

Question: As a leader, are there times when I should hold back my opinions? StrategyDriven Response: (by Roxi Hewertson, StrategyDriven Principal Contributor) It is a balancing act for leaders to know just how much to talk and how much to listen. Extroverted leaders have a particular challenge because they talk to think as an important […]

The 7 Deadly Sins of Relationship Management

From networking events to social networking sites, opportunities to ‘meet’ new connections abound. Exactly how do you make the most of every introduction? Let’s start with what not to do. Whether you associate the ‘seven deadly sins’ with medieval religious teachings or modern-day entertainment, they can be applied here. Build your reputation and your business […]