Six Sigma and HPT are more similar than many realize. I've recently completed a Six Sigma project in Australia and have enjoyed the similarities throughout the entire process. What is Six Sigma? Six Sigma is a rigorous methodology that attempts to reduce variability and... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

The conversation about diversity as we have known it is over. Much like equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, the term "diversity" has come to represent something smaller, and with a more limited focus, than was originally intended. Diversity has become a... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

Organizations that have a presence in multiple parts of the world struggle with the idea of a corporate diversity initiative and how to make it work in the varied cultural environments they work in. The concerns I receive calls about are U.S. HR or training people who w... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development

Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures