August 6, 2013 by Wally Bock
“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.” ~ Napoleon I remembered that quote when I read Gerald Ledford’s article, “Talent Management: A Catchphrase Backed by Actual Ideas,” at Industry Week. The whole article is worth reading, but I zeroed in on Ledford’s fourth point about the employee value proposition. […]
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August 4, 2013 by Ken Nowack
“That which does not destroy, strengthens.” Friedrich Nietzsche Why do some talent in the face of work and life stress experience job burnout, depression and physical illness and others remain physically and psychologically healthy? Our research has found three distinct coping patterns in the face of work and life stressors: 1) Hot reactors (those who get […]
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August 2, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.†Elizabeth Berg Humor Break: Al: How do you keep your weight the same? Bev: Adjust scales as needed. Stat of the Week: We here at […]
August 1, 2013 by Wally Bock
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 From the NY Times: Air Force Asks Students to Solve Real-World Problems “People will be challenged to develop technologies for search-and-rescue operations, create software code for an unmanned […]
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July 31, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: A Path to a Better World Competencies: visionary leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, financial leadership, building strategic relationships, business acumen, driving strategic direction, employee empowerment, painting a vision, political leadership, strategic planning Who benefits: executives, senior managers, students of business, educators Consultant Usage: must read for organizational level consultants, important background […]
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July 30, 2013 by Wally Bock
This morning’s Harvard Business Review Management Tip went straight to the heart of talent development. But the tip, “To Attract the Best Talent, Offer Meaningful Work,” only tells part of the story. The challenge isn’t simply to “attract the best talent.” It’s to attract them, retain them, and help them develop. And it’s not just […]
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July 28, 2013 by Ken Nowack
“42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.” Steven Wright Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some intuitive and some not….what do you think? 1. A 2012 survey of 3,892 US workers reported that 35 percent of all employees have been bullied at work. The […]
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July 26, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “When a great many people are unable to find work, unemployment results.†Calvin Coolidge Humor Break: Bev: Are there any good employment opportunities these days? Al: Well the government is hiring a lot […]
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July 25, 2013 by Wally Bock
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 the secret of workplace respect, managing high performers in a matrix, developing leaders, and long term development plans. There’s also a summer reading list for HR. From […]
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July 24, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: A Path to a Better World Competencies: visionary leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, financial leadership, building strategic relationships, business acumen, driving strategic direction, employee empowerment, painting a vision, political leadership, strategic planning Who benefits: entrepreneurial leadership, financial leadership, strategic planning, students of business Consultant Usage: must read for organizational level consultants […]
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