Behavioral Science & Talent Management

A passion for a value and its implementation into the daily activities of work has been identified as the single key to business success. In many companies, a particular value has inspired leadership vision, distinguished the company's brand, and attracted and engaged the best talent. The power of committed talent driven by a passion for shared values lifts workplace performance-making stretch goals attainable, retaining market share and opening new markets. Values cost nothing but they can make everything possible; on the other hand, the absence of values costs the organization deteriorating commitment and performance. How do the best companies instill and reflect values in workplace behavior and performance? This webcast will address how some of the most successful companies have strengthened their commitment to values and become leaders in their industry. more »

Managers' demonstration of values impacts talent learning and performance. If behaviors are what is expected, values are the why. We know managers' values keep talent inspired to apply learning in job performance. Today's talent wants to make a difference. The younger workforce generations have a strong need for mentoring and coaching from their managers - they are hungry to learn and are eager for guidance and development from their leadership. Talent development has become an expected reward and furthers retention. How do managers select individuals in whom to make this investment? This webcast will address how managers leverage and apply values to know their investment in talent development will pay off. more »

Thinking diversity (the different ways people think) creates an environment that realizes "maximum value", in individuals and teams. Through a blend of competition, co-operation and conformity, thinking diversity develops a superior results-orientation, leveraging motivations for innovation. The speed, clarity, and accuracy of diversity thinking cuts through the tangled web of cultural stereotypes, to provide accurate maps of each team member's internal motivations. Compared to "cultural diversity", thinking diversity is an "express elevator" directly linked to the value structure of individuals and organizations. Results will be presented from thinking diversity across cultures in the US, India and Sweden. You'll discover talent management opportunities from leveraging value structures to enhance human relationships, team dynamics and organizational performance.

With insights to thinking diversity, managers have the ability to honor the uniqueness of each person in light of tasks that must be accomplished. Without such awareness, ineffective or immature managers will either treat everyone the same way, or on the basis of a limiting cultural stereotype or expect their direct reports to adapt to the manager's "personality." Whether you manage talent directly or coach someone who does, this webcast will expand your thinking and what you contribute to team effectiveness.

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