It’s no news flash that executive coaching is one of the wisest investments an organization can make. Countless studies show that employees who seek … Read more
Managers as Coaches? You and Your Workers Aren’t Ready For That
This isn’t necessarily a new concept, but it’s one that is popping up a ton lately in conversation. The basic concept is that we should push our managers … Read more
HR Roundtable: Performance Management vs. Professional Development
The August HR Roundtable in Cincinnati took a stab at the age-old HR conundrum of Performance Management vs. Professional Development. The forum took the … Read more
Technology Insights: Yes, Career Planning Software is Hard to Do
We all have a good idea what applicant tracking, performance management and learning management software does. However, at least to me, it is not as clear … Read more
When the Candidate Rejects Your Feedback, It May be Time to Walk Away
Things move fast in recruiting. You speak to dozens of candidates daily, giving both positive and constructive feedback. Today, we are studying the case of … Read more
Training Millennials: 4 Keys to Look For (But First, Let Me Take a Selfie)
Here are four (4) qualifications to consider when creating training programs for the workforce of tomorrow. You may have heard of them; they’re called … Read more
3 Shifts Every Company Should Make to Shape its Learning Culture
Recently we discussed how companies can actually realize more learning through less learning by building a productive learning culture. To build a … Read more
With Training, Sometimes You Learn More Through Learning Less
The learning landscape has changed substantially; the line has different skill needs, and employees want to learn in new, innovative ways. As line leaders … Read more
The Urgent Need For Leadership Development
Back in March, I discussed a few takeaways from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2014 survey. After going through the report again, I think it would … Read more
Tech Insights: Balancing Learning Systems vs. Informal Training
Many organizations have sophisticated training departments with complex Learning Management Systems. I love that, yet I find myself wondering if it matters … Read more