Josh Bersin has produced an excellent article in Linkedin about employee retention and engagement. This image from the article combines the potential value add as employees get inducted and trained. Notice the how the discretionary effort from high engagement creates higher value. For complex jobs that you are familiar with, what is the time periodContinue reading “Employee Retention Now a Big Issue: Why the Tide has Turned”
Author Archives: Peter Bruce-iri
Daniel Pink on the need for a rethink
Daniel Pink claims that management is an outdated technology. He stresses the importance of engagement and self-direction. Check the other excellent resources at the Let Go and Lead website.
Conscious capitalism
Management students study the eras of their discipline including classical, human relations, scientific management etc. What is emerging for me is a more epochal change in management – the transition from self-serving capitalism to conscious capitalism. It is always hard to define a starting point for massive change, but, as will be explained, I willContinue reading “Conscious capitalism”
Mobilizing the Response | The Regeneration Roadmap
There are a lot of wise people advocating pathways to sustainability. The Regeneration Roadmap is a project of Globescan and SustainAbility and aims to promote engagement and collaboration between NGOs promoting sustainability, and the private sector. This video, from the Regeneration Roadmap website, features an impressive array of sustainability champions, including David Suzuki, Gro HarlemContinue reading “Mobilizing the Response | The Regeneration Roadmap”
Great companies embrace social media
While many are wary of employees spending too much time on social media, some great businesses are showing us how social media can enhance business. This video features Erin Lieberman-Moran from the Great Place to Work Institute. Note that Erin recognises a high level of trust as the enabler for businesses to use social media effectively.Continue reading “Great companies embrace social media”
Engagement and the Regeneration Roadmap
Engagement processes are at the leading edge of sustainability. The Regeneration Roadmap is an initiative of Globescan and SustainAbility aiming to achieve sustainable development within the next generation. Their focus is on the private sector to drive a lot of change. This video features global thought leaders articulating the road to sustainability. As you watch,Continue reading “Engagement and the Regeneration Roadmap”
A policeman’s lot is more engaged – national | Stuff.co.nz
A policeman’s lot is more engaged – national | Stuff.co.nz. Improvements in staff engagement in the Police can partially be attributed to technology innovations. The New Zealand Police have introduced technology that enables police to report incidents remotely. That information is then processed by administrative staff enabling the police to focus on their front-line work.Continue reading “A policeman’s lot is more engaged – national | Stuff.co.nz”
A tribute to Stephen Covey (1932 – 2012)
Stephen Covey made an enduring contribution to both business thinking and personal development. His book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People published in 1989 has sold over 25 million copies. Time Magazine rated The 7 Habits as one of the 25 most influential business management books. He has featured in all of the ThinkersContinue reading “A tribute to Stephen Covey (1932 – 2012)”
Narcissism: The Difference Between High Achievers and Leaders – Justin Menkes – Harvard Business Review
This HBR post from Justin Menkes is another contribution to the ever-growing body of evidence that effective leaders are good people that care for others. As Justin Menkes states: Only an individual who feels genuinely invigorated by the growth, development, and success of others can become an effective leader of an enterprise. When reading thisContinue reading “Narcissism: The Difference Between High Achievers and Leaders – Justin Menkes – Harvard Business Review”
Moral leadership – the foundation of prosperity
The renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs pinpointed the foundations of a prosperous economy in a recent article. He states: [1] His post celebrated the life of the late Václav Havel, the Czech playright, who spoke out against the communist regime. His determination to speak out against the suppression of human rights by the communist government saw himContinue reading “Moral leadership – the foundation of prosperity”
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