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Comment on Relentless Objectivity and Flawless Execution vs Faith and Hope by analizy bukmacherskie

analizy bukmacherskie — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:32:04 +0000

Incredible! what an notion ! Such a concept ! Beautiful .. Wonderful ?

Comment on Why should I help you? by Christopher

Christopher — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:21 +0000

Great words to live by my friend. It is far too easy to get caught up in the day to day routines we live and forget the threads that hold us all together. Having been on the requesting side in the past lit the flame of remembrance to be there for others. One of the first people I met with at the time was out of my network but knew people I was connected to. He offered three introductions, and search advice for a price: Never turn down a request to meet for coffee from someone in transition. While coffee isn’t always possible I do remember to take the call or respond to the request because you never know.

Comment on Year-end Bonuses – A cautionary tale… by Lorraine Sheridan

Lorraine Sheridan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:39 +0000

In my previous capacity as CEO of an employee benefits company we designed a three tier performance plan- a monthly or quarterly Individual metrics or goals based incentive plan, a semi or annual department or division bonus based on business plan objective completion, and a company-wide profit based bonus plan. We announced the initial conclusions in Jan following year end but we only finalized and paid the bonuses after the audited financials were available- no surprises that way!
Excellent education on the pitfalls of improper bonus planning and management Chuck.

Comment on Year-end Bonuses – A cautionary tale… by Dino Eliadis

Dino Eliadis — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:36:43 +0000

Chuck,

Great piece and so true. Not sure how many times I’ve come into situation where the compensation plan doesn’t fit the goals and objectives of the organization. Oh wait, that’s every time, because it takes time to sit down and think about why you’re compensating or rating performance.

Thanks for a great wake up post and the right time of the year!

I’d be interested in knowing how many people out there pay at the end of the year rather than waiting until they know exactly what their financial situation is really going to be before paying. A topic of another conversation.

Dino Eliadis
President
DE, Inc.

Comment on Year-end Bonuses – A cautionary tale… by Keegan Federal

Keegan Federal — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:02:52 +0000

Excellent observations, Chuck! I just inaugurated a quarterly (instead of annual) bonus plan here at my firm, and while it of necessity must be based on revenue (if there isn’t sufficient revenue, there isn’t a bonus pool), I have made it totally discretionary, (ie, in my sole discretion) as to who gets how much. However, I do want to issue a memo telling everyone what factors I will be looking at in exercising my discretion, and your blog has provided me with some ideas about what I should include.
Hope all is going well with you and yours and that 2012 is a terrific year for you!

Comment on Big companies and strategy development by Career ideas

Career ideas — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:03:36 +0000

Very useful blog. Keep up the good work.
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Comment on The Moron Boss’ Thirteen Behaviors by Alexa

Alexa — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:25:54 +0000

If management followed ““Truth, Justice, and the American Way” (or words to that effect),” occupy Wall Street would not be gaining the steam is has around the country and the world.

What is needed is for them to back to the bottom to remember what is was like before going to the top. A good fall can always provide a serious jolt to the memory cells.

Comment on The Moron Boss’ Thirteen Behaviors by Alan Douglas

Alan Douglas — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:27:11 +0000

Well said! Management 101 requires that one follows: “Truth, Justice, and the American Way” (or words to that effect).

The boss needs to communicate, empower and respect the staff. That will gain the respect of the staff and boost morale and, consequently, productivity.

Comment on A talk about Leadership – Thoughts on the Future by brent britton

brent britton — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:24:44 +0000

Bravo! Not easy to captivate high school students, but you rocked it.

Comment on Why should I help you? by Ray B

Ray B — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:30:48 +0000

Boy does that ever hit the nail on the head… Thanks for sharing Chuck.. You are a man of much wisdom…

Someday maybe we will get to work together again…..

And next FB profile pic needs to have a bigger fish!!!!! LOL