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HR Influencer Workshop – October 2017
In May, we launched an exciting new program called the HR Influencer Workshop. This workshop included a 2-day intensive program, supported by three months of HR-focused coaching and skills building webinars. The program was well received with all participants rating the workshop as exceeding expectations in both content and applicability. It has been rewarding to see the immediate practical impact
Values in Action
Organizations often embark upon a journey of value definitions with very good intentions. All eyes are focused on the destination – a list of value words or phrases that are framed, put on websites or included in email signature lines. Too often we see the work and effort fade away once they’ve moved on to the next ‘must have’ item
It’s Time to Change the Conversation on Equality and Diversity
While in recent decades there have been huge strides towards creating gender equality in terms of education, health and workforce participation, the gap in annual earnings between men and women has barely budged over the last two decades. For too long the discussion on the role of women in business was seen as a philanthropic issue often with leadership development
What is Your “Go-To” Conflict Mode?
I recently worked with a leadership team who was striving to improve their collaboration. They had a consistent pattern of decision-making that did not encourage or even allow for collaboration on crucial business imperatives. Many thought that this pattern was a result of the work/pressure/stress they were under. This was only partially true. There are some key ingredients required to
Making the Shift from Telling to Listening – How to Talk to Your Team about Change
I recently had a client comment that the most valuable role their leader played during a change in their organization was “patiently listening to me, not correcting or defending, just listening to me as I worked to come to terms with the change”. The employee was able to move forward as a result of the effective listening skills demonstrated by
HR Influencers Workshop
We launched what I think is an exciting two-day program for HR Business Partners called the HR Influencers Workshop. After speaking with a number of colleagues, reading many additional articles on the changing role of HR, it became clear that there was an opportunity to provide practical and powerful support for mid-level HR talent. Many in these roles are finding
Is Management Engagement Different than Employee Engagement?
Interesting question. At first blush, many of you would say no. And for the most part, you would be correct. Engaging employees at every level and every area of the company is what engagement is all about. However, the opportunity exists for organizations to go one step further and maximize middle managers as the conduit for nurturing employee engagement. Middle managers
The Network Imperative is Human
Recently much has been made of ‘big data’, the ‘internet of things’, the importance of ‘extra organizational networks’ in business. Business 4.0. The fundamentals of these dialogues are terrific but are based on one fundamental principle, connectivity. Connectivity increasingly requires technology as an enabler, but it is often presented as an end in itself. The most valuable asset in any
Being, Belonging and Becoming
A friend just shared with me a recent Sinek ‘IQ Millennials Question’ youtube clip that was very thought provoking. As I thought about Sinek’s call to action, for individuals and corporations to better understand an often-misunderstood generation, I reflected upon my personal culture/leadership philosophy. One which I believe within companies should be modelled by senior leaders and can be initiated
