by hrhardball | Mar 31, 2014 | Change Management
There is nothing quite so humbling as uncertainty. I was reminded of this recently while having a conversation with a friend. His current job responsibilities continue to change, to the point of putting him in a totally unfamiliar role where his experience is minimal...
by hrhardball | Mar 24, 2014 | Change Management, Integration
“Trophies are rarely awarded during practice.” – John Whitaker This is not a drill, HR. The game is on. Your company is being acquired, and you are needed (even if not asked) to make the transition a success. Time to trice up, mill about...
by hrhardball | Feb 20, 2014 | Change Management
Imagine future generations examining our lifestyles and wondering why we take so many pictures of ourselves. You know why, right? We love us. We are beautiful, unique, and people desire to see our face (or other redeeming quality) as much as possible. It’s the...
by hrhardball | Feb 10, 2014 | Change Management
Self-preservation is a powerful instinct. In the back of our minds, we’re always counting the seats available on the lifeboat. It’s a primal reaction you’ll witness whenever an acquisition is announced. The scrambling begins, and it’s downright...
by hrhardball | Dec 23, 2013 | Change Management
by hrhardball | Nov 22, 2013 | Change Management
“LBJ killed John F. Kennedy.” Wait…..WHAT? “Yup, I just have a gut feeling, look at his smug face.” That’s commentary from the Mrs., but could be from any one of thousands of JFK conspiracy theorists. Depending upon your preferred...
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