Archive for February, 2012

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  • “David Cameron is not a chairman. He is the chief executive officer. His Government would run better if that was beyond doubt”. At last, an FT Leader nails it.
  • President Obama says: “Corporations aren’t people; people are people”. He’s right.
  • “Recruitment at CXO level is all rear-view mirror driven” bemoaned a client last week. Fair enough you may say. But business is missing a trick…
  • MBA students need “intensive face to face tuition” and to “develop skills as well as knowledge” says Jeanette Purcell. Hear, hear.
  • Dennis Pennel (MD Ciett) sees a return “to the days…in which third parties took care of staff”. I agree.
  • If you are leaving, spend as much time on a “good exit” as you do on the compromise agreement
  • Current issues “top of mind” at CXO Level
  • Luke Johnson’s recommendation of “For Better or For Work” – a new book about entrepreneurs and their families raises uncomfortable questions
  • Very useful – if slightly flawed – Lucy Kellaway piece on writing your own bio in the FT…
  • All “leavers” are Alumni. Why not maximise return on your alumni? Maximise the chances of referred business. Minimise the chances of litigation. Maximise the performance of those left behind.

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