Development planning is one of those phrases that comes up often in business journals and at conventions. Yet, how often do you hear someone actually explain how their development planning directly correlates to employee learning strategies, as opposed to just a piecemeal attempt to groom the right candidate for a specific role? The fact...
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It seems odd that in 2020 there are still organizations struggling to develop a consistent onboarding program. This gets even more bizarre when one considers that according to Glassdoor, a strong onboarding process can increase retention by up to 82% and productivity by up to 70%. The simple reality is improving onboarding processes is...
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In my last blog, I wrote about my personal feelings of burnout, and about how important recognizing burnout can be. This time, I’m going to be discussing burnout from a supervisor’s perspective, and why having the right managerial attitude can help your employees avoid burnout altogether. I’d been working with my team for a...
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The first time I experienced burnout I honestly had no idea what was happening to me. I was lethargic, my boss and I were butting heads over the smallest things, and I was starting to dread even coming to work. I wasn’t sure what the problem was, but I knew something was wrong with...
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A recent Forbes article on the failures of leadership development stated that, “Only 25% of organizations are ready to replace only 10% of their critical positions. That means that about 97.5% of critical leadership positions are unprepared to be filled by anyone.” As a business owner, that statistic is jarring, and if you’re in a leadership position or aspiring to be in one...
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Employee turnover is a problem for almost every business. The reality is we can easily recognize the importance of remaining competitive in the marketplace, we often miss just how crucial it is to recognize the potential of our workforce. Consider the things driving you daily. We all want to avoid stagnation and rise to...
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People are the lifeblood of every organization and successful organizations are able to create a reliable pipeline of talent necessary for continued success. This is where talent management comes in. Talent management is the complex discipline by which an organization commits to hiring, managing, developing, and retaining talented employees. Talent management as a process...
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There’s nothing new about the concept of continuous learning, but it has become a topic of discussion in leading organizations of late, and was a frequently heard buzzword at learning conferences in 2019. However, recognizing a buzzword or topic of discussion is one thing – real world implementation is another entirely. The truth is simple: as workforces grow and industries...
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Technological issues as a result of neglected training programs and associated job support are common with the implementation of new technology. Leaders who help develop implementation plans have a much higher probability of seeing a successful launch—and beyond. The Process Cannot be Rushed What isn’t often recognized is the fact that implementation is an...
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