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Create a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion
Every company has the power to create a culture of diversity and inclusion. Diversity is a business necessity and has been a hot topic for the last few years, with good reason. People bring different skill sets, thoughts, knowledge, and processes to the table, which can be invaluable; this creates the opportunity for insightful debates,…
Read MoreCommunication: An Invaluable Skill
Communication: An Invaluable Skill We live in an era where communication is one of the most marketable skills around and having less than impressive communication can cost you, whether it be a job, a relationship, or a business deal. Better communicators are essential for any business; they become better leaders, build better teams, and create…
Read MoreBuilding a Competency Management Framework
Building a Competency Management Framework Your organization must take the time to put in place an overarching strategic plan for all phases of the design and implementation effort as depicted in the grey-shaded, outer circle of Figure 5. The four critical steps associated with effective competency management are: Plan for Impact, Design, Launch and Engage,…
Read MoreDo You Want to be a Highly Effective Leader?
Highly Effective Leaders In 1989 Stephen Covey wrote a self-help book titled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and in 2004 he released a 2nd book, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness. These books focus on the principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity. The overall characteristics and themes are applicable to…
Read MoreCareer or Job: Which One do You Have?
Career or Job: Which One do You Have? If you have to work 60% of every week day, why not make it a career instead of a job? People often mistake the words career and job as synonyms, but in reality the two have vastly different meanings. A job is often just a job; a…
Read MoreRecruitment is Marketing
Recruitment Marketing It’s a hiring manager’s or talent acquisition team’s job to attract and identify the best possible fit for an open position. So what’s the best strategy to do this? Use marketing techniques, specifically the “marketing mix” defined by the 5 P’s of product, price, placement, promotion, and the newly added positioning. Recruitment is…
Read MoreKey Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators Key Performance Indicators or KPIs are what measure the success or efficiency of any given business, organization, or department. All entities define those measures differently, so KPIs are often specific and unique. However, the way businesses and teams create their own KPIs can be similar across the board. Each part of the…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Interviewing Strategy?
Interviewing Strategy As ERE Media points out, the questions an interviewer asks a candidate are important, especially when it comes to hiring an executive because they can speak in subtleties. The interviewer needs to ensure that this decision is handled with care and accuracy, so behavioral interview questions are a fantastic way to learn as…
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