The Foundations of Trust
Is it serendipity? I cannot claim it as anything else but the debate raging about the big city bonuses certainly is convenient for me, following … Read more
Current Affairs
Averting the disaster of Dystopia
With a luxury liner capsizing in the Mediterranean (of all places) this week nothing looks safe any more. Thus the 2012 World Economic Forum Global … Read more
Innovation: Cause or Effect?
“Adapt or Die” It may be a popular expression but, in a world of constant change, innovation is essential to survival. And that applies just … Read more
Facing facts: why we need to move beyond redundancy and find a new solution
A relative recently sent me the following summary of the 2011 US budget to help me understand the situation. I cannot vouch for the veracity … Read more
The real secret to creating employee engagement
Are you giving enough? Now I am sure you are thinking to yourself, "What kind of question is that?" And of course it is rather … Read more
Talent Management versus Talent Development
I don't know about you, but I struggle with the term "talent management." Not because I don't understand the ideal, but because I am concerned … Read more
Where now for employee engagement?
Two significant items grabbed the headlines here in the UK this past week. Time alone will tell just how significant they prove to be but … Read more
Partnering in tough times
No doubt you have noticed – we are going through tough times. But, have you ever thought about what makes tough times tough? One factor … Read more
Mind-blowing waste that can be (easily) avoided
"I love it when a plan comes together!" You are doubtless familiar with the character "Hannibal" Smith's catch phrase from "The A Team." And no … Read more
The Human Value
Did you ever doubt it? If you ever needed proof that people are your greatest asset you certainly got it last week. The resignation of Steve Jobs … Read more