Summer Sampler: Pick Your Own Performance Management System

Every now and then I take a break from providing consulting and project management services to our clients and have the …

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June 13, 2011

Increase Innovation and Growth through Succession Planning

At a time when most organizations are straddling the line between recession and recovery, talent strategy is as importan …

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June 3, 2011

Lots of Succession Planning Talk....Not Enough Action

Recent survey research on succession planning conducted by Right Management indicates that significant gaps in leadershi …

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June 1, 2011

Human Resource Software - When the CHRO and CIO Disagree

“When the elephants dance even the grass suffers”.

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May 25, 2011

Performance Appraisals Made Easier with Accurate Performance Notes

Many talent management experts have been critical of the value of performance appraisals. One of the main criticisms is …

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May 24, 2011

Using 360 Degree Feedback & Workforce Analytics to "Clone" Top Talent

Ever wish you could clone your best and brightest? Until we figure out those messy scientific, legal and ethical issues, …

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May 24, 2011

Succession Planning - "Measure Twice, Cut Once"

There is an old but very wise adage used in carpentry “Measure twice, cut once” which is typically followed by “you can’ …

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May 24, 2011

Competency Models: One Size Does Not Fit All

The one size fits all t-shirt is supposed to be designed to fit "most" people but it really does not fit anyone very wel …

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May 12, 2011

Select Smart: How to Choose 360 Degree Feedback Raters.

One of the key benefits of 360 degree feedback is the ability to gain perspective from a wide variety of sources. As a r …

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May 5, 2011

Take Charge of Your Performance Review

Don't be afraid to "toot your own horn."

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May 3, 2011