Weekly Hotlist: Generalists Get Better Job Offers Than Specialists

 

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May 30, 2016 Generalists Get Better Job Offers Than Specialists By Nicole Torres New research suggests employers value versatility more than focus.

Leading teams 4 Ways to Be More Effective at Execution by Jack Zenger, Joseph Folkman It's the thing your boss most wants from you. Motivating people Why John Deere Measures Employee Morale Every Two Weeks by Brad Power The link between motivation and innovation. Career planning Change Your Career Without Having to Start All Over Again by Dorie Clark How to capitalize on your past experience. Analytics Where Predictive Analytics Is Having the Biggest Impact by Jacob LaRiviere, Preston McAfee, Justin Rao, Vijay K. Narayanan, Walter Sun Companies are using big data for pricing, maintenance, and more. Cross-cultural management Different Cultures See Deadlines Differently by Bhaskar Pant Is time linear or cyclical? Analytics What a Minor League Moneyball Reveals About Predictive Analytics by Michael Schrage A lesson in real-world data-driven decision making. Growth strategy From Accountant to Yogi: Making a Radical Career Change by Vijay Govindarajan, Hylke Faber Quit being the person you're "supposed" to be. Leadership Listening Is an Overlooked Leadership Tool by Melissa Daimler Three suggestions to try this week.

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