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Why Knowledge Management Didn’t Save General Motors: Addressing Complex Issues By Convening Conversation

Conversation Matters

At one point GM had 138 best practice teams and 33 centers of expertise working with identified subject matter experts. In 2008 KM was alive and well at GM. GM was brought down by a flawed strategy, but an organization’s strategy is clearly a product of the knowledge that exists within its walls.

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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. 401) – “[I]n today’s business environment, ambiguity is pervasive and affects leaders at all organizational levels.

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Knowledge Management As a Way to Bring Civility and Caring to Organizations

Conversation Matters

I remember that at Fluor when John McQuary was responsible for KM. There was one story about a young engineer who left Fluor to work for another company and after a year came back because she so valued the support of her colleagues at Fluor. In HBR w e read that workers, at all levels, are lonely.

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HR Leadership: A Fresh Perspective on Shaping Organisational Success

EmployeeConnect

In the corporate landscape where the mantra of ‘People First’ echoes among CEOs, a noticeable gap persists in recognising the pivotal role of HR professionals at the executive level. What are the Principles of Change Management. For more relevant posts: Embracing HR Solutions: Wake up to a Brighter Workplace.

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To improve EX and agility, many HR teams are restructuring

HRExecutive

See also: Boese: Why more HR tech isn’t necessarily better No matter where HR is on its restructuring journey, Tucker points to five common areas that all HR leaders need to focus on now: Close HR skills gaps in analytics, cost management, HR expertise and change management. Devote more resources to HR change management.

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Knowledge Management As a Way to Bring Civility and Caring to Organizations

Conversation Matters

I remember that at Fluor when John McQuary was responsible for KM. There was one story about a young engineer who left Fluor to work for another company and after a year came back because she so valued the support of her colleagues at Fluor. In HBR w e read that workers, at all levels, are lonely.

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Balancing Technology and Employee Growth for Greater Organizational Productivity

Synergita

This blog is an attempt to guide managers, team leaders, and CEOs in exploring the interplay of technology and employee development that contributes to organizational productivity. Let us look at the tech revolution, how it has influenced employee growth, and how to find a balance between the two for organizational productivity.