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Strategy – How to Balance the Urgent and Important During High Growth

LSA Global

forecasting, scenario planning, preparing, and anticipating), the faster you will get out of “reactionary firefighting mode.” In reality, during high growth, each initiative tends to carry vastly different amounts of visibility, risk, reward, and certainty. Not So Simple In ordinary times, the framework seems very logical and workable.

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HR’s Role in Building High Performance Organizations

Confessions of a Consultant

Schooled on a diet of constant firefighting, some HR Managers become ‘fix-it’ junkies and don’t have a good understanding of their role when the presenting issues are not jutting above the waterline. “Hey, Play with rewards. Build a system that drives performance upwards (reward systems are often under-used in driving performance).

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The Importance of Practice for Improving Skills at Work

LSA Global

Imagine trying to fight a fire after reading a book about firefighting or watching a video about it – or even after going to a one-day training class about how to fight fires. Expect a learning curve, encourage practice and risk-taking, and reward those who model trying. The Importance of Practice for Improving Skills at Work.