Question technique is a vital skill for the interviewer. You will use questions in an interview to:  Relax the candidate.  Encourage them to open up.  Probe their background.  ...

In Competitive Strategy (The Free Press, 1985), I introduced the concept of generic strategies – cost leadership, differentiation, and focus – to represent the alternative strategic ...

The old saying of ‘failing to prepare is preparing to fail’ is particularly true in relation to interviewing. If you are going to have any real chance of finding the most suitable ...

Choosing a unique position, however, is not enough to guarantee a sustainable advantage. A valuable position will attract imitation by incumbents, who are likely to copy it in one of ...

The Japanese triggered a global revolution in operational effectiveness in the 1970s and 1980s, pioneering practices such as total quality management and continuous improvement. As ...

An organization’s culture is a deeply embedded set of values and beliefs that determine, to a great extent, how individual employees react to various situations. (adsbygoogle ...

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For my list of competencies for the modern HR professional, I’m taking a less scientific or consultative approach and looking inward when I discuss the 7 competencies essential for ...

1.       Strategic Orientation ·         Sets and articulates a compelling vision, translates it into clear short and long-term goals and communicates them effectively ·         ...

The specific uses of the terms “insurance” and “assurance” are sometimes confused. In general, in jurisdictions where both terms are used, “insurance” ...