Vision has been among the most coveted and discussed leadership qualities of the past two decades. This much sought-after trait allows leaders to guide their organizations by creating meaning and purpose. When applied strategically, this translates into practical plans and meaningful work. Attaining...

Many professionals in diversity and inclusion likely have read about organizations that are benchmarking and copying “best practices.” They’ve probably received daily invitations to hear what the top-performing company is doing in this or that area of diversity and inclusion so that...

Maintaining a healthy organization is similar to nurturing a healthy rose bush. To reach its potential, a rose must be given adequate food, fertilizer, insecticide, water and proper trimming. If a gardener needs to reduce costs, he or she might cut back on the amount of fertilizer, water and insecticide...

The definition of talent management has become a bit like Justice Potter Stewart’s definition of pornography: “I know it when I see it.” While reasonable minds can disagree on subtleties, at the core, talent management is about the attraction, retention and development of employees....

Culturally naive business managers are allowing their organizations to lose millions of dollars in lost opportunities due to cultural misunderstandings, which are leading to the mismanagement of employees. Miscommunication and a lack of cross-cultural understanding are two main barriers organizations...

Without the fundamentals, integrated talent management suites may be just another system. Integrated talent management is currently one of the top buzz phrases in our industry. The main idea is that by aligning various disciplines and data streams of talent work, we can create greater value and more...

Learning and development can help foster higher levels of employee engagement and improved business performance, but it’s essential that the executive suite knows this. Most learning and development professionals are likely already aware that a significant number of their employees are underperforming...

Succession planning for upper-level management is one of the most critical tasks an organization can perform, and yet it is often the most neglected task. Many companies have comprehensive plans and procedures for replacing front-line supervisors and middle managers, most often referred to as replacement...

Three-ring circuses have three acts going on simultaneously under the big top. Separate and outside the rings, clowns run around acting silly. Leadership is like that, only more so. Leadership is a four-ring circus, complete with occasional clowns inside the rings. This is why it is the most studied...

With the economy still shaking off the effects of a record recession, growth remains a top priority for many organizations. It’s also one of the greatest challenges. Integrating talent management and organizational design may be the solution. The current business environment requires executives...