Value of Predictability Almost every time a CEO gets fired, it’s because of a failure of predictability: The CEO told the board the organization could get something done, and then […]Read More
It’s a complex topic, and one often oversimplified by the media. What is the current state of CEO compensation? Is it something we should be concerned with? How does it […]Read More
A Strategic Approach to Employee Compensation: Balancing Motivation and Fairness Pay is one of the least effective levers for motivating employees. On the other hand, if you don’t get compensation […]Read More
Every organization has implicit values, whether they’re posted on the walls of the office or not. But too often, the stated values are vague aspirations that apply to every organization. […]Read More
Business thinkers often draw a distinction between the tasks of managing and leading. Joel explains why we often devalue one at the expense of the other and makes a case that Read More
Traditional performance management—ratings, reviews, appraisals, etc.—is broken. The cycles are too long, and the data is often irrelevant. Joel discusses how to optimize performance management, realigning it with the fundamentals […]Read More
It’s commonly said that employees don’t leave companies—they leave managers. If managers are that crucial to turnover (not to mention many other make-or-break factors of company performance), how should the […]Read More
The weekly meeting of the executive leadership team is a fixture of the CEO’s week. A great meeting can unify everyone around shared priorities. But a bad one? You’ll just […]Read More
Effective CEO Strategies for Managing Your Executive Team When you become CEO, it’s easy to forget that you’re now the direct manager of your executives and department heads. How do […]Read More