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 »

Getting a Seat at the Table: Interview with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger and Jim Yoacham

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George Hall

Training expert, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, and former senior executive, Jim Yoakum, draw from several decades of experience to define just what skills are needed to "get-a-seat-at-the table," and how these skills can be developed. Hummel-Krallinger and Yoakum sound a c... More »

Employee Surveys Find Missing Links Between Training and Application

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Amy Pearl

Why isn't my team embracing our new sales process? Why isn't the manager using skills taught in our leadership development program to inspire people to achieve goals? Why don't customer service representatives demonstrate the right soft skills after attending our in-hou... More »