Dell Computer Corp. is in a constant battle to recruit new talent. In fact, when a significant new hire is brought into Dell, employees ring a bell to notify everyone else in the office. This Fast Company article describes Dell computer's tactics for recruiting talented people. (
http://www.fastcompany.com/online/30/esparza.html
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This web site on self-growth offers a long list of on-line articles, some of which provide advice of effective goal setting. (
http://www.selfgrowth.com/goal.html
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