Figuring Things Out: Leadership development – Maximising the yield
Effective leaders manage processes that yield optimal results. This being true, why do so many organisations not maximise the value of development in workplace application? In the final analysis, leadership development is designed to produce better qualified, more effective leaders that improve business results; or so the theory goes. Converting leadership development into business results, […]
Firms failing to align business strategy with HR
Firms are failing to align their managers' personal goals and reward packages with the strategic people management objectives of their organisations, according to research published today. The IRS research, based on a survey of 49 public and private sector organisations, found that while senior managers' goals and reward packages are closely linked to the delivery […]
Do Trainer needs to understand
Hi AllThe following question was asked at a Organiational Behaviour course I attented. Do trainers need to understand themselves thoroughly before they can train others? I would be interested in peoples views on this subject. ThanksMickMick Haven
Learning suffers when IT hijacks Knowledge Management
Organisations need to learn fast to succeed. Building new knowledge into the organisational memory and culture is vitally important. In a new report on the role of learning in teams that cross functional boundaries, Institute of Employment Studies (IES) Director Richard Pearson said, "Cross-functional teams bring together diverse talents, and encourage thinking outside the box. […]
