This article by Marc Effron discusses two crucial questions for evaluating an organization’s ability to create value through talent: 1) Is your organization able to sustain individual high performance? 2) Do you have appropriate talent depth in your most important roles? Regarding the first question, Marc highlights three scientifically validated enablers of performance: 1) effective goal setting involving clear …
This article discusses the growing trend of organizations investing in leadership development despite implementing cost-cutting measures in other areas. The authors emphasize the necessity for companies to understand the return on their investment in leadership development and present five key success factors for an evidence-based approach to measuring its impact: 1) Embedding Measurement Throughout the Learning Journey, 2) Defining …
As organizations shift increasingly towards team-based work, harnessing the potential of team-based performance management (PM) is paramount. While not a new concept, team-based PM is garnering increasing attention, especially considering the emphasis that many senior executives have placed on teamwork and collaboration when articulating the narrative of the “return to the office.” However, many organizations still prioritize individual …
This issue covers 15 curated talent resources, HR offsite strategy meetings, GenAI impact on three HR roles, employee archetypes, and executive coaching. 15 Resources on 5 Talent and Workplace Topics | Curated by Brian Heger | My new one-page PDF with 15 resources on 5 talent topics, ranging from employee wellbeing to workforce planning. Make …
Employee engagement and productivity remain pressing concerns for organizations, especially with ongoing changes in how, when, and where people work. Recent research by McKinsey sheds light on six distinct employee personas, each exhibiting varying levels of satisfaction, engagement, and performance. The archetypes are: 1) The quitters (estimated at around 11%) are those on their way out or already gone. 2) …
If you find value in resources like these, you can sign up for my free weekly newsletter, Talent Edge Weekly. Here are 3 Gartner resources providing insights into various aspects of strategic workforce planning (SWP). Assessing 11 Talent Risks. Covers 3 steps for assessing talent risks to help guide SWP. Table 1 includes examples of …
I recently shared a BCG analysis demonstrating how Generative AI (GenAI) could increase HR capacity by 30% through task automation and streamlined processes—unlocking the potential for innovation and value creation. While AI has the potential to unlock capacity in multiple HR roles, this Mercer article explores ideas for how GenAI will transform three HR roles: …
This in-depth article delves into the limitations and potential reinvention of the executive coaching industry in preparing leaders for future challenges. It identifies four flaws in the traditional coaching model and proposes solutions. One cited flaw is the oversimplification of “effective leadership” within executive coaching, neglecting unique contextual factors in each organization. Addressing contextual questions, such as the particular …
Each week, well over 1,000 new subscribers join my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. In their new subscriber survey, readers share their top talent and workplace priorities. Despite varying priorities across subscribers, several consistent themes emerge. To enhance accessibility to resources aligned with these common interests, I’ve compiled a one-page PDF featuring 15 categorized resources addressing …
This issue covers moments that matter for in-person work, HR’s expanding role, 10 Q&As on skills-based talent practices, AI’s impact on the future of work, and the ethics of managing people’s data. In the Changing Role of the Office, It’s All About Moments That Matter | Microsoft Work Lab | Recommends prioritizing “in-person” interactions based …
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