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Opportunity in a gorilla suit
01 July 08 07:00 AM | ericbrec | 3 Comments   

It's annual review time at Microsoft. We differentiate pay between high, average, and low performers in the same roles. Thus, it's time to calibrate those who've made the most of their opportunities in the past year with those in the mainstream of solid Read More...

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Things have got to change: Change management
01 March 08 10:13 AM | ericbrec | 2 Comments   

It's the political season in the United States, making "change" a happy word around here. Politicians fight over who better represents change. They proclaim themselves to be agents of change. Hysterical admirers jump up and down waving "Change" signs. Read More...

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Lead, follow, or get out of the way
01 December 07 08:24 AM | ericbrec | 1 Comments   

We're closing in on midyear career discussions again. It's time to place your hopes and humility in the hands of your hierarchy. I still haven't recovered from the amputation of our midyear ratings, which allowed managers to send messages and employees Read More...

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Get a job: Finding new roles
01 September 07 07:18 AM | ericbrec | 1 Comments   

It's the end of review season: time to reflect on your career and current situation. Some people have a career plan, know where they're at, and already have their next move lined up. I call these people "wise, successful, and yet, disturbing." Perhaps Read More...

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September 1, 2005: “Go with the flow—Retention and turnover”
01 September 05 12:45 AM | ericbrec | 0 Comments   

I. M. Wright's "Hard Code" book excerpt Review season is here. As entertaining as that can be for managers and employees alike, it’s just a primer for what follows: musical product groups. The music starts when review numbers are released. A whole bunch Read More...

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August 1, 2005: “Controlling your boss for fun and profit”
01 August 05 12:40 AM | ericbrec | 3 Comments   

I. M. Wright's "Hard Code" book excerpt There’s a great gesture you can do to show just how little you care about someone who is wallowing in self-pity. You lightly rub the tips of your thumb and forefinger together saying, “This is the world’s smallest Read More...

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