A senior line executive in a leading $4B technology company needed to accelerate new product development and commercialization to stay ahead of a much larger competitor. Run team building exercises to increase the effectiveness of the teams chartered to deliver business outcomes. MORE

The knowledge gathered by psychometric testing and surveys can help in the hiring process, team building, and even succession planning. Teams no longer have to be thrown together but instead thoughtfully crafted. MORE

Whether you’re on your morning commute, or working out in the gym, these podcasts are a great way to stay up to date on the latest in everything from people analytics to hr software. The aim of the show is to illuminate what it takes to build people-centric companies. MORE

Learn about the latest updates on data import and wrangling for analytics purposes with SAP Analytics Cloud! In the fast-paced, ever-evolving, technology-driven workforce, it can be challenging to find and maintain a practical outlook. MORE

There is a serious shift taking place in the market for people analytics. People analytics have typically suffered from relying on manually entered data which is only a small fraction (<5%) of what they need to do it right. Companies are stepping up and making the investment with calculated math and data to understand their talent pool and who knows what throughout the organization. HR teams are starting to get great with analytics. MORE

Debbie McGrath , Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com , and her team did an excellent job. Most people haven’t really ever been on a really high functioning team with every member having superior teamwork skills. MORE

Today’s briefing looks at the people skills managers can harness to build successful teams. link]. Amazon Echo or Dot: Enable the “Digitalist” flash briefing skill, and ask Alexa to “play my flash briefings” on every business day. MORE

The knowledge gathered by psychometric testing and surveys can help in the hiring process, team building, and even succession planning. Teams no longer have to be thrown together but instead thoughtfully crafted. MORE

In today’s highly competitive business environment, how well your team performs has a direct impact on the bottom line. Successful collaboration within teams and strengthening the relationship between managers and colleagues can have a positive influence on both. MORE

While no team will enter the tourney with a dominating record, Villanova and Kansas have certainly had great seasons. It’s also interesting to note that the two teams have relied on experienced talent: Villanova has eight juniors and seniors on its 14-member roster, and Kansas has 10 juniors and seniors among its 16 players. Not all programs go about team-building in the same manner. Within a reasonable period, the same staffers developed as key leaders. MORE

A Sports Team Analogy on Talent Acquisition: Step 3. Your talent management team has searched for the right people and established processes which keep their key players moving forward, but what happens when the blueprint needs adjustments? Mentor and talent development. MORE

On a recent TalentCulture #WorkTrends podcast , Chris Savage, the CEO and co-founder of Wistia, a popular video marketing and analytics platform, discussed video’s role in today’s workplace. Self-service: Self-service videos are particularly effective in staff training and development. MORE

Not to mention, the potential of a system to include Artificial Intelligence and predictive analytics in sourcing , recruiting and managing people more efficiently. HR departments, for instance, use applicant tracking systems to manage job ads, sort resumes, shortlist applicants, coordinate with their team/candidates and so on. The ATS also provides opportunities to build on the traditional process. Transition Away From Hierarchy Structure, Focus on Team-Building. MORE