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You Can't Be a Wimp--Make the Tough Calls
Charan, Ram; Merino, MelindaArticle HBS-R1311D-ELeadership and People ManagementAs one of the world's preeminent advisers to CEOs, Ram Charan has spent the past 35 years on the road, helping hundreds of executives deal with their toughest challenges. In this edited interview, he shares what he's learned about decision making over the decades. Getting to the right answer is a lot harder today than it was 10 years ago, Charan points out. Leaders have to contend with more variables and constituencies than ever before. They must...Starting at €8.20
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People Before Strategy: A New Role for the CHRO
Charan, Ram; Barton, Dominic; Carey, DennisArticle HBS-R1507D-ELeadership and People ManagementAlthough people drive every organization's success, research shows that most CEOs undervalue their HR function and their chief human resources officer (CHRO). No wonder, then, that managing human capital is a top challenge for companies. To address it, say the authors, CEOs must redefine and elevate the CHRO role. They should spell out their expectations in a new written contract, focusing on three contributions that the CHRO, as an expert on tal...Starting at €8.20
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It's Time to Split HR
Charan, RamArticle HBS-F1407E-ELeadership and People ManagementThe author, a globally known business adviser and speaker, proposes that traditional HR departments divide into two strands: One would primarily manage compensation and benefits and would report to the CFO. The other would focus on improving the people capabilities of the business and would report to the CEO.Starting at €8.20