Archive for June, 2008
Working On the Right Problem
Saturday, June 7th, 2008In Boston, we have a bridge know as the Longfellow Bridge. It is in need of some major repair. In fact, right after the collapse of the bridge in Minneapolis the state started looking into a number of bridges here in Massachusetts. Needless to say, they found that many of our bridges are in need [...]
HR and Office Politics I Don’t Think So!
Thursday, June 5th, 2008I just read an article on office politics; you know that dread thing no one wants anything to do with. What I find funny was the suggestion that HR teach employees how to navigate the politics that exist in the organization. I couldn’t believe this; in most companies, HR is lucky if it can find [...]
Knowing When To Quit
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008I was reading an article today about a famous women tennis player Justine Henin who retired from the game of tennis at the ripe old age of 25. I’m sure there are a number of us who wish we could have retired at such an early age. I don’t think Ms. Henin will have to [...]