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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. Business Acumen (p.

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Symposium Training: Successful Change Management

Strategic HCM

In fact change management guru, John Kotter has suggested only 30% of projects are successful – and that is 15 years after the publication of his formative book, Leading Change. In fact, we will do as much as it is possible to do in one day to stack the odds of your change programme being successful in your favour.

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People Analytics and HR-Tech Reading List

Littal Shemer

The book introduces these areas and guides on building the connectivity across domains required to establish well-rounded skills for individuals and best practices for organizations when applying advanced analytics to workforce data. “The book focuses on the use of information technologies in talent management. .”

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Leading Through Layoffs: How to Support Remaining Employees with a Listening EAR (Empathy, Action, Reprioritization)

Newmeasures

Therefore, take some time to acknowledge your feelings, as well as what your employees are feeling. The way you manage your own feelings will set the tone for how you lead your team through the layoff. In particular, provide support for well-being, the tools needed to do one’s job well, and career accelerating opportunities.

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Leading Through Layoffs: How to Support Remaining Employees with a Listening EAR (Empathy, Action, Reprioritization)

Newmeasures

Therefore, take some time to acknowledge your feelings, as well as what your employees are feeling. The way you manage your own feelings will set the tone for how you lead your team through the layoff. In particular, provide support for well-being, the tools needed to do one’s job well, and career accelerating opportunities.

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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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6M | Modeling Strategic Leadership Competencies for the future of your organization

Pinsight

For example, organizations that view customer orientation as a competitive advantage will likely have competencies promoting market analysis and customer-centric thinking, whereas organizations that view innovation as critical to win in their market will favor competencies that emphasize entrepreneurial spirit and change management.