Well-being, employee engagement and ownership

All these massive benefits begin by simply recognising that employees are people and not resources.

Organisational Development: What OD really is

It is natural whenever you come across a definition (on a subject that interests you) to try to put it into your own words. That … Read more

Can you really manage with non-permanent employees?

As a writer myself, I understand the difficulties of creating “attention-grabbing” headlines and titles. And this week I was struck by the headline, ‘Why the … Read more

KISS and end the War for Talent!

Do you ever sense that things are too complicated? I do. And two things make the feeling even worse:- The increasing frequency with  which it … Read more

The Downside of Performance Measurement

Oscar Wilde once said, “Moderation is fatal. Nothing succeeds like excess.” Maybe he was right, although it is difficult to judge without knowing the context … Read more

ROI on Talent Management? You’re Joking!

Self-development is an essential part of life. In fact it is an unavoidable part of life, but in today’s world it is perhaps more vital … Read more

It really is this easy!

My core message is not new or original: people are an organisation’s greatest asset. The fact is that it is your people who shape your … Read more

Talent wars

Ah, the “Law of Unforeseen Consequences!” It is now 15 years since McKinsey first published their article, “The War for Talent.” I wonder whether anyone … Read more

Employees as assets

It is ironic – and not a little frustrating! How often have you heard a colleague or senior executive say, “Our people are our greatest … Read more

Collaboration, Collective Intelligence & Employee Engagement

Do you ever give collaboration any conscious thought? I hope so, because it is integral to virtually everything you do, and certainly a key aspect … Read more