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Dr. Steven Hunt (pictured) and Jim Matheson check in for one last show in 2008. Steve gives us an update on the status of Talent Management in these times of uncertainty, and gives us a preview of what we can expect for People Performance Radio in 2009!

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Jim Newman is President of HRizons, a company that helps organizations define and implement talent management processes and technology. Jim shares insights gained from years of experience using, designing, and deploying different talent management processes in a range of organizations. He provides tips for ensuring a successful deployment, advice on how to enlist line leadership support for talent management initiatives, and guidance on where talent management experts may want to focus their energy during the current economic downturn.

If you currently have talent management technology or are planning to adopt it to drive workforce productivity and decrease workforce costs over the coming year, the gain some knowledge from someone who has done it before by listening to Jim Newman this week on People Performance Radio.

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Rich Moran (profile) is a partner at the venture capital firm Venrock and a social scientist, bestselling author and evangelist for organization effectiveness. Rich combines a unique blend of financial business savvy, understanding of human nature, and strong sense of humor to provide insights into people’s behavior and how we are often the enemies of our own success. Covering topics ranging from strategies for dealing with the economic downturn to fundamental shifts in employee attitudes, Rich’s experiences and observations are far ranging, relevant to business, and personally meaningful.

If you are interested in adapting to the current economy, leading a more fulfilling worklife, or why smoking dope in parking lots isn’t a good business strategy then check out Rich Moran, this week on People Performance radio.

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Eric Lesser (profile) is an Associate Partner at IBM Global Business Services. Eric shares results from a recent study examining how company’s can effectively manage talent in a poor economy. He provides examples from current and past companies that have not only weathered, but actually prospered during economic downturns. Key findings include the need to more effectively manage workforce expertise, using technology to promote more efficient collaboration and knowledge sharing, and using analytics to ensure maximize the effective utilization of talent resources. While companies in down economy often need to reduce human capital costs in certain areas, they must also strategically investing in other areas to ensure sustained survival and long-term profitability.

If you want to cut costs without cutting profits, check out Eric Lesser this week on People Performance Radio.