Research has shown that 4 out of 10 leaders fail in the first 18 months in a new position. To avoid this potential derailment, I work with leaders-in-transition to basically reinvent themselves at each career shift . This means that at each career change there are: New skills that must … Continue reading The 3 Keys to a Successful Career Transition: Let Go, Preserve, Add On
Tag: Strategic Talent Management
The Career Success Equation
I was working with a large technical firm on a strategic planning project. We had assigned one team of high-potential engineer/leaders to explore one key strategic topic – the role that culture plays in the current and future success of the enterprise. After careful research, the team created a great … Continue reading The Career Success Equation
Intentional Leadership Development
Leadership Development and Business Performance: Proving the Link
I’ve had several occasions over the years when executives have asked me whether the time, effort and dollars invested in leadership development makes as difference. My answer is always a qualified, “Yes”, if the leadership development focus and approach is built from the company’s strategy (and not the latest fad) … Continue reading Leadership Development and Business Performance: Proving the Link
The New Talent Equation: Hire Slow, Lead Easy, Develop Intentionally, Fire Fast
In 2014, I had the privilege of visiting Facebook headquarters to learn how this rapidly growing and innovative firm leverages talent to drive results. When we were talking about their approach to talent, our host said that Facebook, “hires slow, manages easy and fires fast.” My reaction was, “Wow! That’s a brilliant … Continue reading The New Talent Equation: Hire Slow, Lead Easy, Develop Intentionally, Fire Fast
Top Signs That You Are NOT Taking a Strategic Approach to Talent
Google “Strategic Talent Management” and you will come up with about 2 million hits. The discussion about STM is reaching a fevered pitch online, in blogs, and at conferences. Approaching talent from a strategic perspective is more than just a hot topic. It is a significant evolutionary step up from … Continue reading Top Signs That You Are NOT Taking a Strategic Approach to Talent
