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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.
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Lexy Martin (profile) is Director of Research and Analytics at CedarCrestone. We spoke with Lexi about CedarCrestone’s 11 year study of the state of talent management technology. This study involves surveying over 800 organizations around the globe about how they use technology to address workforce needs. Lexi shares intriguing observations about how talent management technology is evolving from a focus on automation and consistency to a slowly growing focus on transformation and strategic change. She notes how some of the major innovations in the use of technology may come from companies outside of the US that are not wedded to older talent management processes rooted in outdated “paper based” methods. A former “futurist”, Lexi also provides some great observations about the world of talent management in general.
Whether you are an early adopter, lagging indicator, or firmly in the middle of the pack you will still be affected by technology. Find out how talent management technology may impact you and your company now and five years from now, this week on People Performance Radio.
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Paul Falcone (profile) is VP of Human Resources for Nickelodeon and author of several best-selling books on talent management including “101 tough conversations to have with employees: a manager’s guide to addressing performance, conduct, and discipline challenges”. Paul shares techniques for dealing with difficult performance issues in ways that increase the chance of turning around underperforming employees while simultaneously decreasing the potential of putting a company at legal risk due to making inappropriate or questionable termination decisions. Providing stories and methods rooted in extensive applied experience dealing with the good, the bad, and the ugly of talent management, Paul offers up rich information about how to deal with even the most troublesome performance issues.
Wisdom from 20 years of HR experience distilled into a 20 minute interview. If you crave this sort of high grade talent management information then do yourself a favor and listen to Paul Falcone this week on People Performance Radio.
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Josh Bersin (profile) is president of Bersin & Associates, a company focused on helping companies understand and maximize the value of enterprise learning and talent management technology. A highly regarded expert on the use and business impact of talent management methods, Josh shares insights about how companies can maximize the value of technology enabled talent management practices. He draws on his personal experience combined with Bersin & Associates vast research base to provides a variety of illustrative stories and data-based observations about the current and future state of talent management.
What talent management tools tend to provide the most value for companies, regardless of their industry? Do forced ranking talent management methods work better than methods that focus on more objective, developmental feedback? What is the first step companies should take when exploring the use of talent management technology? Hear the answers to these and other questions from someone who has probably thought about them far more than you, this week on People Performance Radio.
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Andrea Wieland (profile) is CEO of the International Center for Performance and Health (ICPH), a company that helps leaders and their companies develop health-based cultures that increase employee productivity while decreasing health care costs. A former Olympic athlete, Andrea and ICPH integrate methods drawn from the business world with knowledge and techniques from psychological research, nutrition, and health to help companies ensure employees show up for work fully engaged and motivated to drive business results. Andrea shares several useful tips for creating a more healthy organization including how to manage energy instead of time and how to make major improvements in organizational health through small changes to your company’s lifestyle.
If you want both a healthy heart and a healthy revenue stream or are simply looking to grow your bottom line while shrinking your waistline, then do something good for your ears and listen to Andrea Wieland this week on People Performance Radio.
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Rob Bernshteyn (profile) is Vice President of Global Product Management and Product Marketing at SuccessFactors. Since the recent economic downturn, Rob has been actively working with clients and colleagues at SuccessFactors to take a critical look at how companies need to shift their talent management strategies to deal with a time of scarce financial resources. Rob shares some interesting and occasionally counterintuitive observations about talent management strategies in uncertain economic market. This includes techniques for optimizing workforce productivity, retaining your high performers when you most need them, and effectively and fairly managing organizational restructuring.
You may not be able to change the economy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t profit from it. Learn how this week on People Performance Radio.
Winning Through Talent in Uncertain Times
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Catharine Larkin (profile) is Senior Partner at MICA Consulting Partners, a company that provides clients with assessment driven processes to attract, engage and develop successful leadership at all levels of the organization. Catharine shares stories from over 25 years of experience working one-on-one with C-level leaders to help them achieve business success. She provides insight into the reasons many high potential leaders derail and how to create an environment that promotes leadership success. This interview contains a variety of highly useful insights into leadership performance , including Catharine’s fascinating theory of the “Terrible 33s” and how to manage them.
If you are a senior leader, aspire to become a senior leader, or simply work with senior leaders then you will gain value from learning from Catharine Larkin about why leaders fail and how to help them succeed this week on People Performance Radio.
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