What role does leadership development play in creating an organization that’s responsive to change? That’s the question that popped into my head as I read the Institute for Corporate Productivity’s (i4cp) infographic that summarizes the top ten critical issues in the field of human capital management. (See below) The i4cp’s research report Building a Change-Ready…
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37 Women with Interesting Things to Say about Leadership
Whenever I read a “top” or “best” list for leadership, my reaction is typically, “Hmm. Not a whole lot of women on this list.” These lists often tout sophisticated methodologies that describe how they selected those on the list. I wonder: to what degree does the initial candidate pool include women? If qualified women are not…
126 Office Diversions for Pre-Holiday Work Days
Is your office especially quiet today because a lot of people have already left for the Thanksgiving holiday? Why are you still working? Oh, it’s because you’re a diligent, hard-working, ethical sort. Well, good for you. While you hold down the fort, here’s a list of 126 fun, silly and harmless activities that will help…
Surly Name Tent Ice Breaker
Do you lead meetings on topics that cause strong emotions and opinions amongst the meeting attendees? If so, you may want to consider this unique way of surfacing concerns prior to starting the actual meeting agenda. I’ve used this process many times and find that it can add a bit of levity to a “heavy”…
4 Ways Young Professionals Can Quash Gen Y Stereotypes
Mr. People Equation went to a company training session where the topic was “how to manage the Millennial workforce”. He even brought home a handy reference sheet* with tips for managing members of the Gen Y workforce. A few of the more interesting suggestions were: Unbundle complex tasks- teach them what they need to know,…