Every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover talent development to find the very best talent development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to pieces on learning to be great, why managers tolerate mediocre performance, coaching, and a coaching culture.
From Mike Kappel: Great Companies? They Have People Who Keep Learning to Be Great
“Great companies have employees who actively pursue continuous learning. Why? They want to be better — better at their jobs, and better at everything they do.”
From Mel Kleiman: Hiring Wisdom: 3 Reasons Mediocrity in the Workplace Is Tolerated
“There is one common management failing that causes businesses to stagnate and even fail. It’s the practice of tolerating mediocre performers.”
From HR Voice: Research Briefing: Embedding Coaching Skills in the Workplace
“The interconnectedness of people management practices is often underestimated. Take, for example, recruitment, retention and coaching.”
From Holly Teska: How to Evolve Your Coaching Culture
“Many organizations are looking at strategic coaching-based initiatives as a way to improve overall performance, from talent management to business outcomes. Could your company make significant gains in revenue and market share ‘simply’ by creating a coaching culture?”
