The Three Ls of Talent Readiness

By Tim Donahue
Perfecting the Talent Readiness formula for “Right People, Right Place, Right Time” involves many complexities, from shifting global demographics to the role of rapidly-evolving technology. But the business case boils down to the Three Ls – Leadership, Leverage and Legacy.
Leadership
The ever-shifting competitive landscape means that with leadership, mastery is a long-term goal. A [...]

Employee Engagement

Employee Disengagement During Economic Crisis
As the end of the Global Recession looms, and despite less than desired unemployment numbers, it is now necessary to address an insidious problem…..Employee Engagement is at all time low!
 
If you choose to focus on the data it is compelling, before the recession globally those who categorized themselves as “Highly Committed” [...]

The Emerging HR Demands from the C-Suite

Among the questions Discussion Partner consultants are receiving from C-Suite clients is “what can I reasonably expect from HR?”  When we probe the current state of affairs the C-Suite answer is “not much”.
 
Discussion Partner Collaborative have been turning the tables somewhat and asking “what do you need”?  The below are the Top 10 responses:
 

1.      Cost [...]

Leadership Effectiveness

Leadership Effectiveness
2 of the 7 Critical Questions Discussion Partner advisors are being asked during the economic crisis are “do I have the right people to effectively navigate the crisis”, and “after the crisis has abated do I have the right people”?
 
Unfortunately in our client work the answer to both of the questions is NO!
 
The economic [...]