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 …
This new article, authored by members of Harvard’s Digital Reskilling Lab and the Boston Consulting Group’s Henderson Institute, outlines how organizations are embracing five pivotal shifts in workforce reskilling: 1) Reskilling is a strategic imperative. 2) It is the responsibility of every leader and manager. 3) It is a change-management initiative. 4) Employees want to reskill – when it makes sense. 5) It takes a village. Regarding …
The transition from an individual contributor to a managerial role is a common aspiration for many early-career workers. According to this article, about two-thirds of those starting out in their careers hope to move into management. Interestingly, one in five managers eventually come to regret their choice of pursuing a managerial position. Given the evolving and increasingly …
An organization’s ability to redeploy its internal talent quickly—where and when needed—can provide a competitive advantage. As firms build this capability, many are developing their internal talent marketplace (ITM). An ITM is a technology-enabled platform that uses AI to match employees (and their skills and interests) to opportunities (e.g., full-time roles, part-time jobs, projects, etc.). And while technology …
Make sure you also check out the “Best of June” of my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. It includes 15 of the most popular articles and resources from the June issues of Talent Edge Weekly. The resources are broken out into three categories: HR Effectiveness, Technology and AI, and Talent Trends and Practices! You can also …
Make sure you also check out the “Best of June” of my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. It includes 15 of the most popular articles and resources from the June issues of Talent Edge Weekly. The resources are broken out into three categories: HR Effectiveness, Technology and AI, and Talent Trends and Practices! You can also …
In today’s economic landscape, characterized by high recession fears and a tight job market, organizations face the challenge of addressing skills gaps while also dealing with budgetary constraints on training. As organizations consider alternative approaches to traditional workforce learning, this article shares five ideas, a few of which are enabled by technology. The five practices include 1) Digital …
This article discusses the importance of addressing situational factors, beyond bias and discrimination, that contribute to or hinder the career progression of women and people of color. The article analyzes multiple years of promotion, retention, performance, and pay data from 20 large and midsize companies, employing over 700,000 individuals. The findings reveal that four factors …
If you want the latest insights about work, the workplace, and workforce—sign-up to receive my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter by entering your email below. Published every Sunday, 6PM EST. Career development is a critical component of an organization’s employee value proposition. This fact is one reason HR leaders and their teams continue to reimagine ways …
Internal mobility is a critical component of a talent strategy. And according to an Extraordinary Women on Boards and i4cp survey, corporate boards of directors are increasingly interested in understanding the internal mobility rate of their organizations. The survey found that internal mobility rate — the degree to which employees move throughout an organization (lateral moves, promotions, transfers, etc.)— ranked …
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