Social Networking in Talent Management: Where are we?

Posted on July 2nd, 2008.

Whew.  Earlier this year we embarked on a major research effort to understand the growing role of social networking in enterprise learning and talent management.  The results are amazing.   Let me give you a brief preview of some of our initial findings:

1. Organizations are working mightily to figure out how to leverage social networking

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Are you an Enduring Organization?

Posted on April 20th, 2008.

As we continue to study best practices in the implementation of corporate learning and talent management, we find that high performing organizations fall into two categories:  those who endure and prosper over long periods of time (decades), and those who rapidly rise to prominence, then falter during a major business challenge, and often become acquired (or… Read more»

Five Talent Management Strategies for a Business Downturn

Posted on February 9th, 2008.

We are clearly entering some form of economic slowdown.  Our most recent index of talent management executives (January of 2008) showed some significant changes from May of 2007:  21% greater interest in cost-reduction, 18% lower focus on product introductions, and a significant increase in focus on building new leadership (18% increase).  So let’s assume your business… Read more»

HR Technology Conference 2007 – A Recap

Posted on October 14th, 2007.

Leighanne Levensaler and I just finished a week at the HR Technology show in Chicago. This conference represents one of the biggest meetings of HR technologists and HR software vendors each year.  As always, this conference was an opportunity for most of the HR and learning technology providers to announce new products and offerings.

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