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The Argument
Don't forget the B players Is not about being
against STARS or A players but is about seeking
the engagement of B players who are the heart
and soul of your organisation – the anchors.
The goal is not to take them for granted or
ignore
them but mentor and nurture them.
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The Law of Human Nature
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Stars - Minority - A players - Top 10%
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Anchors - Majority - B players - Middle 80%
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Laggards - Minority - C players - Bottom 10%
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B Players
• Are not C players – the laggards
• Anchors – add depth to an organisation
• Experts in what they DO
• Maybe Less ambitious
• Great Work: Life balance
• Do not call attention to themselves
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The War for STARS
• The Love for STAR – A players
• Intense focus on recruiting & retaining
superior talent
• STAR players are rewarded exceptionally well
• Potential Versus Performance
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Getting TM right
• Know the direction of the business
• Know your talent
• Mind the gap
• Map your TM strategy
– Critical jobs
– Where will talent come from
– How will you measure and assess
– How will you develop
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“Less than 10% of strategies
effectively formulated are
effectively executed”
Fortune
“In the majority of failures -
we estimate 70% - the real
problem isn’t bad strategy.
It’s bad execution”
Fortune
It’s all about Execution
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