A few months ago, I was challenged with the task of defining our companys core beliefsnot the what of what we do, but the why. I watched a fascinating video on TED.com by Simon Sinek, How great leaders inspire action. The lecture discussed the importance of iden... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development

President Obamas drive to overhaul the healthcare industry through widespread investment in healthcare IT (HIT) systems has tremendous implications for training and OD professionals. The good news for us is that the push for HIT will increase the demand for skilled trai... More »

Government , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General , Trends

Jorge worked in South America as a top executive in one of the branches of an international organization. When his company decided to downsize personnel, Jorge was offered a transfer to the companys headquarters in the United States. Jorge and his family headed to North... More »

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

Business Impact , Career Development , Career Planning , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content

While the jump from employee engagement to ROI may be more than an intuitive leap of faith, little research has been able to draw a direct link between the two. With the help of a national restaurant chain, DecisionWise compared engagement measures with performance fact... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Measuring and Evaluating

For decades, many human resource development programs have suffered from a poor image because organizational leaders, managers, and employees do not view them and their professionals as vital, contributing members of the organization. Some HRD programs are not perceived... More »

Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development