The definition of a high performing organization relates closely to how an organization strategically uses its resources. Above all, senior managers set goals for all departments and develop a system ...

When sales are down, many organizations are inclined to place blame on the effectiveness of their sales reps. And while talent sometimes plays a role, successful sales efforts are not just about ...

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Around the turn of the 20th century, sociologist Max Weber theorized that industrialization and capitalism were changing how our social institutions, including workplaces, form and function.

Data-driven enterprises do exist today. These organizations capture and reinforce the value of their data by constantly surrounding it with context — describing where it’s from, who has access, and ...

BearingPoint’s new benchmark analysis finds that organizations thrive in volatile environments when five key characteristics are aligned. The consultancy has developed a tool to assess any ...

Organizations are all facing the challenge of staying relevant in the face of today's ever-changing business landscape. From the evolving digitization of products, workforce challenges or the use of ...

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A while back I tried an experiment. I gathered the annual reports of nearly 80 companies. There was nothing scientific about my selection. Other than trying to get reports from several different ...

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) deliver a diverse array of home-based services, but many of the services are not reimbursed. ACOs may not expand these programs without strong evidence of cost ...

One reality for businesses coming out of the recession is that companies are doing more with less. This is especially true in terms of workforce productivity. This is something I've talked extensively ...

A recent conversation about high performing organizations among several entrepreneurial business leaders highlighted five important characteristics to keep in mind. • In a high performing organization ...