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-- Zoologists force panda to watch porn with the hopes that this will inspire him to mate.
-- An incredible look at the inner workings of a white blood cell...stunning computer animation has caught the eye of Hollywood's Wachowski brothers (from the Matrix) for their new movie...a remake of the classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers."
-- The 30 Strangest Deaths in History...death by orange peel, death by embracing the moon, death by your own beard? A fascinating look into the truly bizarre...via Newsvine.
-- His legs were amputated when he was a year old. Now Oscar Pistorius is on track to make the South African Olympic team. Is he an engineering marvel — or just one hell of a sprinter?
Exit Interview Survey (DOC/PDF Package): Get the most that you can out of an employee departure.
This six-page survey is designed to help a company and/or manager understand the factors involved in an employee’s departure. It is to be given to the employee to fill out during his or her final days at the organization. The survey covers three main areas of concern:
Survey Sections Include:
- supervisory and leadership issues
- overall satisfaction with the employment experience
- company culture issues
Termination Checklist (DOC/PDF Package): Cover your bases before, during, and after the termination/firing process.
This six-page package provides a comprehensive checklist for managers or supervisors wishing to terminate an employee who is performing at an unsatisfactory level. It covers disciplinary options and contains detailed worksheets regarding employee history and any “tangibles” related to the position.
Package Includes:
- Positive Disciplinary Options
- Termination History Checklist
- Tangibles Checklist
Instrumented Learning: Training Designed for the Knowledge Era
There’s a new yardstick for measuring success. The best used to be the brightest—often measured solely in terms of math and verbal skills. Presently, we are in the Knowledge Era... Case Study: New Ideas for Longtime Leaders
Using real-life situations to gain insight in solving some of the most compelling problems that leaders face today can be an effective way to shortcut the long and sometimes treacherous learning curve to the top. Consider this case study on how instrumented learning can solve an age-old problem...
Frontline Management: Leveraging Your Leadership Style
Managers have incredible influence. Their strengths can empower and energize the people who work for them. And, of course, their limitations can trickle down to create...