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Leaders Still Need People Skills to Get Ahead, CEO Says
Article:If you could eavesdrop on a conversation among chief executives discussing their business concerns, what do you think you would hear?
In 2012, Workers To Demand More Social Media, Mobility, Report Says
Article:Demand for social and mobile collaboration within the enterprise is growing, according to a recent study by ABI Research. A new wave of cloud-based, enterprise-caliber social tools and platforms are emerging as alternatives to email and other “legacy” collaboration platforms in the eyes of workers, the study found.
Apple's Inspirational Note For New Hires: 'People Don't Come Here To Play It Safe'
Article:The Apple inspirational note left of the desk of Instagram user "M" and discovered by New York Times columnist Nick Bilton, sums what it means to be an Apple employee.
Career Development: Challenges and Opportunities for Talent Managers
Article:The other recent report on talent management I thought was interesting is SHL’s Assessment Trends report. I’m particularly taken by SHL’s third key finding – that companies are giving up on career development:
Deloitte University— What were they thinking?
Article:When I heard that Deloitte had purchased more than one hundred acres to construct a leader development facility in Dallas, I was stunned. What were they thinking?
Then I heard that, in the midst of the great recession, they intended to spend as much as three hundred million dollars in constructing their center. What were they thinking?
Employee Confidence Rebounding
Article:Just in time for spring, optimism about pay among American workers seems to be growing, according to a new survey. So how can HR make the most hay with this bit of sunshine?
The Peril of Stretch Goals: Why They Can Be Demotivating & Dangerous
Article:Dan Markovitz’s recent Harvard Business Review post on The Folly of Stretch Goals brings to mind a development in my own management incentive plan design work over recent years, as my clients and I address heightened concerns about risk and unintended consequences.
How To Lead, According to General Douglas MacArthur
Article:When I first became a manager back in 1988 I knew nothing whatsoever about management, but I did know I had a young family to feed. So I read everything on management I could find.
13 Practical Tips for Training in Other Countries
Article:Workplace learning and development professionals need to be cautious when embarking on cross-cultural assignments.
Saba Named as a Major Player in IDC’s Integrated Talent Management MarketScape
Article:Leading Analyst Firm Recognizes Saba for Strong Leadership and Global Momentum