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The Impact Map: Make the value proposition of your L&D investment crystal clear
Being able to articulate and explain the why of the training, and how it is supposed to work, from learning to on-job application to important results, is a prerequisite for justifying and executing any L&D investment.
Tackling the Quality Leadership Challenge
Boosting female representation can help close the leadership talent gap.
Stop Putting Star Performers in Management Roles
Top employees don’t always make for the best managers. Consider inherent lack of leadership over technical skills when promoting talent.
Talent10x: Should Super Bowl Monday be a Holiday?
Productivity sags the Monday after the Super Bowl, so should employers consider caving in and let employees have it off? Rick Bell and Frank Kalman say that's absurd on the latest Talent10x.
Talent10x: What Makes a Great Team?
Managing Editor Frank Kalman talks with Cisco's Ashley Goodall about how the tech firm uses people analytics to determine what creates a high-performing team.
How to Optimize Top Team Performance
Top teams require special analysis to perform at their best. Focus on root cause analysis and an integrated approach to leader development.
Employees Are Watching Netflix at Work. Should Execs Allow It?
A recent survey from the internet streaming service shows some employees admit to watching movies and TV shows while at work. How should executives react?
I Used to Think HR was B.S. Here’s Why I Was Dead Wrong.
It’s easy for business executives to rag on the historically annoying nature of HR. But the field has changed to the point where it’s no longer a necessary evil but a strategic differentiator.
Is a True Meritocracy Possible in Business?
Rewarding employees based on performance requires buy-in from the entire company, including its leadership. Even so, is it even possible?
Why Talent Leaders Need to Rethink Use of Benchmark Surveys
Benchmark surveys have become a common tool for talent executives looking to measure their influence on the organization. Here’s why that’s a flawed approach.