Your employees are your greatest asset, and they will best thrive in environments that nurture and grow their skills without petty distractions. Part of your job is to foster that environment, which includes striking the right balance of intimacy and accountability.
Intimacy builds the trust that we consistently see in strong teams.
We all know the drama [...]
Archive for October, 2009
How to achieve a healthy balance of intimacy & accountability in the workplace
Posted in Talent Mangement on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
How effective leadership empowers employees & affects change
Posted in Talent Mangement on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The most effective and efficient way to affect change in your organization is organically through your employees and your solid leadership.
Set up structures to communicate expectations, encourage innovation, and build trust.
How do you ensure that everyone in your organization is not only reading the same book but on the same page? Clearly communicate your vision [...]
Take a fresh look at talent management & must-have integration
Posted in Talent Mangement on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When it comes to the purpose and value of talent management, the core concept is simple: attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees increases your company’s bottom line. While most companies understand the theory, they often don’t have the processes or systems in place to see it through, or they have only a few pieces in [...]
Why you need to develop your people in tough economic times
Posted in Talent Mangement, Tips for Down Times on October 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Economically speaking, times are tough. No surprise there, right? Well, if you keep one eye on your company’s sales performance and the other on the financial bottom line, you’re overlooking your greatest asset: your employees.
It’s tempting to focus attention on technology, materials, and processes to manage costs and gain efficiencies. While those are certainly important, [...]