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The Central versus Decentral Dilemma: How the HR Practitioner can Facilitate a “Center-Led” Solution

Kates Kesler

Work and decisions often become centralized at a corporate level for a variety of good reasons – to drive common strategy and policy, to consolidate work for efficiency and scale, to leverage scarce talent through centers of expertise. Efficiencies are lost in the cost of overhead. Programs and staff grow. An Example.

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There Are Two Types of Performance — but Most Organizations Only Focus on One

Harvard Business

Every step of the process was measured, and real-time metrics were easily accessible. In Precision’s case, good tactical performance required developing rules, checklists, and standard operating procedures and then following them closely. Metrics emphasized speed. We made a number of operational changes to the call center.

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New Supply Chain Jobs Are Emerging as AI Takes Hold

Harvard Business

How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations. Sustainers who ensure intelligent systems stay true to their original goals without crossing ethical lines or reinforcing bias. Recruitment, performance metrics, and career advancement all need to be viewed through a lens of technology-driven innovation.

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How Organizations Can Thrive in the Digital Economy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM KORN FERRY

Harvard Business

Organizations can now engage with customers and employees like never before, and the virtual environment holds the potential to drive operational efficiencies, save time and money, and open the exploration of new commercial avenues. This age is ripe with opportunity.

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Transformational Leadership: Changing Culture to Fuel Financial Success

Organizational Talent Consulting

The purpose includes creating value for customers, investing in employees, dealing fairly with suppliers, and supporting the communities where corporations operate. These ethical failures are often not the result of one "bad actor" alone but systemic issues. Modern leaders are asking, can organizational culture be changed?

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