This is my introductory blog. Check here regularly for topics of interest in HR, Recruiting in the Internet Age, Business in the Web 2.0 world, and other topics that strike my fancy. You'll hear from me on issues that hit my radar and some that haven't hit yours that should.

Core versus Non-Core Business

I wrote on an organizational blog last week (www.womeninconsulting.org) about deciding whether a segment of business really fits in your core competency. GM went through this analysis recently and decided that the 62 year old Pontiac nameplate had to go. Tough decision...
But we all need to do similar analyses in light of the world recession. What may have been working well no longer is based on many factors outside of ourselves. A healthy dose of re-invention is a good thing if you've done your homework and understand to whom you are selling. This is true for consultants, small businesses, and candidates for employment.