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"Get rid of job descriptions."
Read CEO Director Ed Lawler and Senior Research Scientist Chris Worley's list of reasons why job descriptions hinder organizations and what they suggest companies do instead. Getting rid of job descriptions "fits a management approach that highlights agility by emphasizing adaptability and focusing on human capital as a source of competitive advantage."
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