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3 Lessons We Can Learn From the Democratic Convention
By Ron | August 28, 2008
We in HR worry a lot about our stature in the organization. You have seen the posts about the trials and tribulations of HR getting to the “table” and staying there as equal participants. Too many times, we feel that we are the “voice in the storm,” or being viewed as an overhead function.
Well, I think we can learn from the pros. In watching the Democratic Convention the last few nights, I have been in awe of the flawless execution of a well-orchestrated plan and I am sure that we will see great things from the Republicans next week too. Here are 3 lessons I got from this week’s entry:
1. Suck it up for the good of the team and do it with elegance and grace. No matter what you feel about Hil and Bill, they came to the aid of their party.
2. Stop thinking of ”politics” as a dirty word and start using it effectively. Create a plan on how to win over the rest of the organization. Pick influential people to be on your team and have them go out and do it.
3. Give inspirational talks, speeches and presentations. Use humor, drama and hoopla as necessary. Win the hearts and minds of everyone on the corporate team.
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August 28th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Great post! Can’t wait to see what lessons generate from the GOP…