Peopletheir knowledge, skills, and attitudesare at the top of the mind of most senior executives because they know that in the knowledge economy, employee capability is the key to success. ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Career Development , Global Workforce Development , North America , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General , Trends

There was a time when it was possible to anticipate critical skills shortages in advance, to launch organization-wide programs to close the skill gaps before threats materialized, and to monitor progress with an eye on future needs. But, that's rarely the case today. Th... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Skills Gap

Yet for an overwhelming majority of leaders, addressing dysfunctional behavior in the office is the headache that won't go away, and they acknowledge being powerless to change it. Shifting blame, gossiping, and harboring territorial attitudes are three of the most destr... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Business Impact , Competencies , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Skills Gap

Every manager who abruptly halts a conversation to race off to the next meeting should be advised to brush up on emotional intelligence. Adele Lynn, a Pennsylvania-based author and consultant, advises clients that if they feel rushed during a particular day they are mor... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Competencies , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development , Skills Gap