Category Archives: Execution

Performance Reviews for Experts

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Do you employ experts? Do you wish you did? What’s the hold up? A review of some past rants on Pride and Workmanship have me wondering, Does the conferring title of “expert” on members of your team result in a … Continue reading →

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Valuing Consulting Services versus Contractor Labor

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Rick and I were recently having a conversation about the value of a consultant or contractor’s time, and how the concept of consultative value may or may not translate into a meaningful bill rate. Rick observed that too often the … Continue reading →

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Formalize it

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

(Feel free to hum along with Peter Tosh while you’re reading this.) When I was on the corporate side of the desk, I tended to place a great deal of emphasis on writing plans. So much so, that some people … Continue reading →

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Performance Reviews – Then What?

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Toby Lucich

You’ve had your review. Hopefully with feedback from many, likely with input and reflections just from your manager. No one becomes “valued” doing just their one thing – we are all replaceable when we fail to differentiate against our stereotype … Continue reading →

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Alice into the Rabbit Hole – Bring Your Interviewer In

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I was reviewing a few of the sample questions on HRinterviews , but didn’t see my favorite: Take me through an example project or challenge that would be similar to your work here, as you understand it. Give me a … Continue reading →

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Pride of Workmanship

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I work with contractors and consultants in nearly every aspect of my life. How is it that the idea of “workmanship,” or the pride of a job well done, can vary so greatly among the masses that work as independent … Continue reading →

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Influential HR Grows Talent Management, First and Foremost

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I’m loving the thinking bouncing around, reading about value and influence at SystematicHR ” HR Versus Finance – Influence, Power, and a Seat at the Table Part 2” and ItzBigBlog “Want to increase ROI? Start investing in talent.” This is … Continue reading →

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Trusted Advisors Deliver Insight beyond Execution

Posted on April 11, 2007 by Toby Lucich

After a read at SystematicHR titled “HR Versus Finance – Influence, Power, and a Seat at the Table Part 1“, here’s the question that has me puzzling this morning, “Is human capital more or less valuable than financial capital?” In … Continue reading →

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