Consultants perform a unique service to organizations. In spite of being outsiders, or often because of it, consultants can provide an objective point of view and cost-effective expertise. This is never more evident than in strategic planning. Hiring a consultant is an ... More »

Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Engagement , Leadership Development , Measuring and Evaluating

We all know it is important to focus on our priorities. We hear all the time: Spend your time on the important things, spend time on your highest-impact activities, and work smarter not harder. We know this, but it is becoming ever more difficult to accomplish. Why? Mor... More »

Learning & Development

Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Measuring and Evaluating

What can our real value beto the companies we work for, to our clients, and to the learning profession? I believe that our real value lies in our relevance. We are relevant when we serve as a means to achieving a particular purpose. In most companies, that's spelled out... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Leadership Development , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

It was the training directors first day on the job. Her boss, the senior vice president of HR, called her into his office and gave her assignment number one. Handing her a copy of a 360-degree instrument, he provided some background information along with the assignment... More »

Career Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Planning , Measuring and Evaluating