June 25, 2016 Sherman Morrison
The age of Big Data is here, and just about every business knows they ought to be tapping into it to generate actionable insights and better business decision-making. Generating reams or gigabytes of data, however, is the easy part. Without the analytics tools and expertise to make sense of that data, the promise of Big […]
read moreJune 25, 2016 Sherman Morrison
The whole concept of agile emerged from the software development industry as a way of making the development process more efficient and effective with streamlined communication and rapid decision-making in an intensely collaborative, typically cross-functional teamwork environment. It’s about rapid response to change and adapting quickly to ever-changing landscapes. The concept is being increasingly applied […]
read moreJune 25, 2016 Sherman Morrison
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 established as federal law the prohibition against private employers engaging in discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, it has only been very recently that that the law’s Title VII has been interpreted to include gender identity and gender expression, thereby providing protection to transgender […]
read moreFebruary 22, 2016 Sherman Morrison
As I’ve mentioned throughout this series about bias in the workplace, you’ll never eliminate it altogether, but you can certainly minimize its often negative impacts that derail your best talent management efforts and decision-making. Howard Ross, whose ideas and writings I’ve relied on heavily for this series, lays out very practical steps to take throughout […]
read moreFebruary 15, 2016 Sherman Morrison
I hope it’s clear by now that when it comes to bias, it’s not something we can eliminate entirely, nor should we try to, because it’s an essential aspect of how we go about making decisions in our daily lives. But it’s also true that bias can get in the way of making good talent […]
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