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How to be a Good Internal Consultant

Workplace Psychology

Additionally, several core consulting skills (AIMC, 2017) are needed, such as business acumen, business process optimization, change management, coaching & consulting skills, and project management. ” From Awaken, Align, Accelerate (Nelson & Ortmeier, 2011): 5. Leadership & Talent Development Consultant.

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People Analytics and HR-Tech Reading List

Littal Shemer

The reader is guided into Analytics through the lens of proven problem-solving techniques of Design Thinking and a practical approach to initiate change management through Maslow’s need hierarchy theory. “The future of the Human Resource Management profession is inextricably linked to understanding data analytics.

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Book Review: Awaken, Align, Accelerate by MDA Leadership

Workplace Psychology

Awaken, Align, Accelerate (2011) is a leadership development and coaching guide from MDA Leadership Consulting. This chart/matrix illustrates how leaders at different levels (managers, function leaders, senior executives) vary by core practice. MDA Leadership’s Awaken, Align, Accelerate is a big book. Let’s take a closer look.

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Layoffs (Usually) Don’t Work and Why They Harm More Than Help

Workplace Psychology

Layoffs are more costly than many organizations realize (Cascio & Boudreau, 2011). Leadership + Talent Development Advisor. Managing Human Resources: Productivity, quality of Work Life, Profits (10th ed.). Survivors who are risk averse, paranoid, and focused on corporate politics. Costs of Layoffs to Companies.