Influence Skills for Performance Consultants

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Kevin Nourse

Susan, an internal performance consultant in a healthcare organization, is faced with a particularly challenging situation. Steve, a finance vice-president, has requested that Susan conduct a morale-building workshop for managers in his group. Having worked in the organ... More »

Right Person, Right Role: How Do We Get There?

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Janine Smith

You've heard the buzz: "Select for talent; right person, right role." But how do you do that? How do you transfer this concept into practical application? How do you uncover talents and strengths during the selection process and as part of a career-development program? ... More »

Strategies to Implement ROI and Evaluation in any Organization

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Gerry Doyle

The challenge of implementing ROI and evaluation in a comprehensive and sustained way requires a range of responses, including capacity building, competence development, the adoption of new methods, and changes in processes and behaviors. For many practitioners to susta... More »

Executive Development's Role in Strategic Planning

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Scott Saslow

It is a terrific idea for executive-development professionals to play a role in the strategic-planning process, the formation of high-level goals and execution plans. Why? Strategy formulation is the process of choosing the best path for an organization, based on custom... More »