by Peter Block From News for a Change We spend a lot of effort in meetings, conferences and training sessions designed to initiate or sustain changes. This is the final of three columns intended to shift our thinking about what is essential in the conduct of these gatherings. Most of our … [Read more...]
Accountability
Safe Return Doubtful
by Peter Block From News for a Change Much of the attention in human resources seems to be about how to recruit and retain good people. The conventional wisdom is to offer people the possibility of big benefits and instant wealth. Inflated salaries and stock options are the tools of … [Read more...]
Turnabout Is Fair Play
by Peter Block From News for a Change I don't quite know what is happening to me, but I am beginning to feel some empathy for managers. In our efforts to create accountable, high performing and satisfying workplaces, we most often think that if the management would change, the institution would … [Read more...]
How’s It Going?
We spend a lot of effort in meetings, conferences and training sessions designed to initiate or sustain changes. This is the final of three columns intended to shift our thinking about what is essential in the conduct of these gatherings. Most of our traditional planning is about the actions of the … [Read more...]
