Part of a manager's job is to strengthen the communication pathways between people, internal and external to the organization.To be successful, it's important to stay connected to the different ways that people respond and react to various communications. This month's Inside Advantage presents new ideas from HBS faculty and other experts on communication, and reviews some basics of effective and efficient HR management.

M. Christine Sullivan
Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development

The right candidates.
The right fit.
The right results.

Your Communications Might Not be Communicating

Organizations are constantly communicating with their people through a wide range of modes and media:newsletters and magazines, email blasts, town meetings, streaming videos—as well as traditional meetings. But yet somehow, communications are still a problem. Why do organizational communications continue to break down despite all of the investment and generally good intentions? Read about three common traps.
 

Making Sure Your Employees Succeed

As you know, finding people with the right combination of competence, character and team skills isn't easy, even if you conduct a long, carefully-orchestrated search. To find these people, you have to develop a long-term, very consistent strategy. Read more about how to find the right candidates for your jobs.

Tools & Time-Savers

• Five Steps to Building Your Network
• When Hiring Graduates, Avoid These Mistakes
• Four Reasons to Keep a Work Diary

Contact Us

Our staff is available to help you explore the right way for your organization to connect with HBS alumni.

Tel: 617.495.1433
career_advisors@hbs.edu