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- Where are all the black female CEOs?
The Fortune 500 has just six black CEOs, only one of whom is a woman, writes Wesley Carter. Studies suggest that black women are being held back by stereotyping, questioning of their credibility and a lack of institutional support -- and that, in turn, is holding back the companies concerned, Carter argues. "Sustaining the viability of today's high performing organizations demands that employees, shareholders, stakeholders, and external customers recognize strong leadership regardless of the packaging," Carter writes. The Charlotte Post (N.C.)
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- The skills that a lean supervisor has to have
A supervisor who leads with a lean management philosophy should have a thorough understanding of the processes that go on within his or her part of the company, according to Mike Wroblewski of Kaizen Institute USA. A lean supervisor should also be adept at leading and imparting knowledge. IndustryWeek
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According to a recent Reuters poll, 80% of U.S. workers are dissatisfied with their performance reviews. In this new Executive Brief, Globoforce examines why so many are discontent and offers ways to radically improve performance management and engagement at the same time.
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- Chains see sense in selling more stores to franchisees
Burger King is the latest quickservice chain to unveil a plan to sell nearly all its company-owned stores to franchisees. Yum! Brands, Jamba Juice, Jack in the Box and other chains are pursuing similar strategies. "Wall Street security analysts think dollar-to-dollar royalty cash flows are more valuable than restaurant operating cash flows," says Kevin T. Burke, managing director of Trinity Capital in Los Angeles. The Wall Street Journal
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- We're getting better all the time, Honeywell officials say
Every worker at Honeywell International's factories is expected to come up with regular suggestions for improving the electronics giant's operating practices. That's a key tenet of the "Honeywell operating system," a management and operations philosophy that officials credit with boosting Honeywell's sales by 72% from 2002 to 2011. The Economist
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- Researchers say "Cheers!" to innovation
Having a drink or three might make people more creative when it comes to solving problems, according to a recent study. Still, getting intoxicated is probably not a shortcut to innovation. "We tested what happens when people are slightly merry, not when people drink to extreme," one researcher warns. International Business Times
(4/11)
- Meet India's top CFO
Business Today named Tata Motors' C. Ramakrishnan as India's top chief financial officer for his role in overseeing the Indian automaker's takeover of Jaguar Land Rover and in bolstering Tata's balance sheet. "Mr. Ramakrishnan is a thoughtful CFO. He is clear about his goals, and also pragmatic," said Vedika Bhandarkar, a managing director at Credit Suisse, who advised the automaker on the Jaguar Land Rover deal. Business Today
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- Work getting you down? You're not the only one
Workplace stress affects up to three-quarters of U.S. workers and is costing American businesses an estimated $300 billion per year through missed days, lost productivity and employee departures. Awareness is the key to keeping stress at manageable levels, writes Brent O'Bryan. "A goal for employees and employers should be to evaluate the negative stressors experienced daily in the work environment and find ways to manage them," he suggests. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
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- Looking for good food? Ask an economist
Applying a few basic economic principles can help you find a good meal in unlikely places, writes Tyler Cowen. Frequent low-rent restaurants in dodgy neighborhoods and order the ugliest-sounding dishes on the menu to give your taste buds a treat, Cowen advises. The Atlantic
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