The Value of Finding out Where the Smart Kids Hang Out and...what makes me bring it!

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HeatherLeigh — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:29:12 GMT

Well, like I said, if it truly is world class, you don't have to tell people about it :)

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Ted — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 02:26:29 GMT

It's all about keeping in check those human shortcomings we all know so well...greed, ego, selfishness, pride, did I say ego?

If we keep our eye on the ball actions always speak louder and the truely world class emerge. The rest of us have to be content to be followers.

Sounds like you got it all going on Heather. I certainly hope Microsoft is world class. It better be. Sometimes the office makes the man (or woman).

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Patrick — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 19:29:11 GMT

Ha, you said poppycock.

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HeatherLeigh — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:16:10 GMT

Gerry-agreed...Candidates turn into employees and good integration makes that seamless (did someone say "on-boarding"?). Good to see you here.

Jonathan-Just to be clear, I didn't refer to Microsoft as "world class"...just trying to live it as best I can. ; ) Did I mention that I'm tired? ; )

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Jonathan — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 23:47:10 GMT

I'm not sure it matters what area you identify with when it comes to attracting and keeping high caliber people. Making broad, self-importance statements about oneself as this person did is what has always turned me off to some companies. World-class is a term that others, outside of an organization or person should use about that organization or person.

Is Starbucks "world-class" because they say they are? Is Microsoft "world-class" because they identify themselves that way? I submit that anyone who identifies themselves in those terms is, as written elsewhere, not busy enough in the actions of being world-class, rather than trying to convince others through actions that they are.

Everyone is a customer or potential customer to each other. You may not put money in my coffers today, but you might in the future. Therefore, even if we don't buy the "do unto others..." mantra, we should treat others as a customer in terms of respect, since we might attract or be turned away in the future.

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Gerry Crispin — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 22:55:45 GMT

Another mindset might be that Staffing is the one engine HR truly needs(to be integrated with)in order to be worldclass.

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Mark Tookey — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 17:57:02 GMT

Oh Heather!

Nothing better than getting getting put in your place by a true "world class" act!

I've long been of the opinion that "world class" is one of those meaningless phrases (like another favorite - "global leader") that generally are only used by those with a little bit of insecurity about just how important they really are in the overall scheme of things...

Mark

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Ian — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:21:16 GMT

It's all about getting pumped by "unfounded smack talk"! :)

I agree, actions speak louder than words, if you are the best of the best or "world class" it's usually obvious. You shouldn't need to announce it to everyone. You mentioned she wasn't from Microsoft...if SHE was not working for a world class company, I would have quickly ended the smack talk right there! ;)