Anonymous Feedback Can Lead to Criticism, Blame

The 360 review can be a valuable assessment tool, as it relies on anonymous feedback from interviews with an employee's direct reports, peers, superiors and customers. But the anonymity that allows ...

Six Tips for Achieving Post-Merger Synergies

Many mergers fail to achieve their target synergies on time, resulting in diminished returns, disappointed shareholders and depressed value. But following six essential steps can help companies aim ...

5 Steps to More Strategic Cost Management

The best-run companies see cost management as a way to support their strategy, searching for ways to cut bad costs so they can redirect resources to invest in their strengths, says a recent Harvard ...