May 2013

Economic outlooks

May 2013 | Economic Outlooks GDP — 1.75% growth in ’13, a bit softer than last year Unemployment — Hovering around 7.5% through year-end Interest rates — Little or no increase in short-term rates in ’13 Inflation — Slightly higher this year, 2% Business spending — About a 4% gain in ’13, half of ’12’s pace Energy — Oil trading at $90-$95/barrel through Memorial Day […]

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Upping the ante

Action step Translate these transformation activities into specific steps your team can use to demonstrate clear leadership, create enthusiasm, and build momentum. Challenge 1: Lead differently Transformation demands that functional leaders demonstrate a new set of skills. Help your team identify what they should do and say differently to help move their organizations forward. Challenge

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