November 2011

X Marks the Spot: Part Two

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Why is there a talent crisis?  Yes, people are retiring but there are younger employees ready to step into those vacating positions right?  Well, yes — and no. There’s a talent crisis because the majority of senior and mid-level roles in most organizations are occupied by individuals between 48 and 65 – the KAA-Boomers.  As [...]

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X Marks the Spot: Part One

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Over the past five or 10 years, millions of words have been written about the imminent departure of KAA-Boomers from the workforce and the talent crisis this will precipitate.  Yet some workplace experts are now saying there won’t be a talent crisis because there’s another enormous generation – Generation Y, the children of the KAA-Boomers [...]

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Becoming a Great Leader

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It’s not a faith in technology. It’s faith in people. — Steve Jobs Some lucky people are born with the right traits and personalities to be natural leaders. Their very behaviour and actions inspire others. But they’re few and far between. The rest of us need to learn how to lead teams successfully and have [...]

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Getting in the Game

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“I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum potential.” – Bob Nardelli CEO, Home Depot If you want help planning your financial future, you ask an accountant, your bank or a financial planner.  If you’re planning to renovate your house, you seek the advice of an experienced contractor.  If you’re planning an [...]

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