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There's More to a Test Than Questions by Dr. Wendell Williams - Sep, 2007 Find a solution, not a quiz Once a week I get called by someone, usually an administrative assistant, asking if I have a personality test. When I try to get more information, she usually tells me her boss wants the test and she just wants the price. I tell her, "Sorry. I sell solutions, not tests." She hangs up absolutely convinced I am a jerk. Putting aside the fact she's probably right, let's examine her request.... |
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All Aboard! Does Your Onboarding Process Lead to Employee Engagement or Buyer’s Remorse? by David Lee - Sep, 2007 Reprinted from Insights, Fall 2006 Research by Hewitt Associates revealed that companies who invested the most time and resources in onboarding, enjoyed the highest levels of employee engagement.* Both research and common sense tell us it’s wise to invest in preparing employees to be successful at their jobs. If you want your new hires to become productive as quickly as possible, why wouldn’t you do what it took to make... |
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How Do You Develop Leaders? Practice, Practice, Practice by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Sep, 2007 Leadership isn’t just for leaders anymore. Top companies are beginning to understand that sustaining peak performance requires a commitment to developing leaders at all levels. Management experts Drs. Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard have defined leadership as “working with and through others to achieve objectives.” To meet the demands of today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, people at all levels are bei... |
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Managing Yourself: Are You Ready for a Coach? by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Sep, 2007 The world of work is changing, and fast. Having a successful career means continually learning and adapting to rapidly evolving environments. It’s your responsibility to manage and build on your intellectual capital and adapt to new challenges in your industry. To identify the best career move, you need to develop your capacity to self-assess honestly and be willing to learn new skills and concepts. You can’t do it alone... |
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Things That Get in the Way of Executive Coaching by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Sep, 2007 The following article is based on the book Your Executive Coaching Solution: Getting Maximum Benefit from the Coaching Experience, by Joan Kofodimos, Davies-Black Publishing, 2007. Too many executives receive poor or no coaching. They miss opportunities to become more effective in their positions of influence and are often denied promotions they deserve. Some leaders struggle in their careers, failing to recognize that h... |
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Creating a QBQ! Culture by John G. Miller - Aug, 2007 I've been in the training industry since 1986 and have heard many discussions about organizational "culture" — and lots of definitions of what it is: "The way we do things." "Shared values." "Accepted norms of behavior." "How we talk to and treat each other." I don't know what the right definition is, but one exercise we at QBQ, Inc. like to take teams through is to allow them to describe their current culture — let's ... |
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Building the Workforce of the Future by Lou Adler - Aug, 2007 Key trends you need to consider today to hire top talent for tomorrow The Business Week cover story, "The Future of Work," for their August 20 edition is must reading for all recruiting and HR leaders. The basic theme of the series of articles focuses on the impact of technology, globalization, demographics, and the relationship between employees and their employers over the next five to 15 years. Here are the 10 ideas ... |
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Communications Doesn’t End When You Finish Delivering Your Message! by Eva Jenkins - Aug, 2007 Seeking success, companies spend millions on fine-tuning their corporate message, but often fail to train the messengers who deliver it. Business Growth Consultant, Eva Jenkins explores how effective communication bridges the gap between corporate intention and employee action. You can get an education, work hard, and dress for success, but without carefully cultivated ‘people skills,’ it’s unlikely that you’ll get very f... |
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Certification Requirements for Beginning IT Professionals by Randall Olson - Aug, 2007 Those who are interested in going to work in the information technology field are probably aware that certifications are very important. When hiring IT workers, employers frequently look for candidates who have specific certifications. For entry-level positions, employers want to see certifications that validate that applicants truly have basic skills and an aptitude for IT work. Some companies will not even consider hi... |
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New Requirements for A+ Certification by Randall Olson - Aug, 2007 CompTIA’s A+ certification has long been recognized as the industry standard for vendor-neutral validation of entry-level computer hardware and software skills. As of July 2007, the certification examination requirements for A+ certification have been changed to reflect recent advances in technology and hiring practices. Earning A+ certification still requires earning passing scores on two different exams. However, the ... |
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