A Year in the Life of a Manager Development Programme | Part Five In this, the fifth instalment of the ‘A Year in the Life of a Manager Development Programme’ series, we explore what happened during the second workshop and look at why career conversations are important for building strong teams. Preparation for practice Before the
Talent Development Mistakes – Have you ever made them? I have a confession to make. Even with decades of talent development experience, I have, in the past, let my own employees down. Talent Development Mistakes | How Career Conversations can Help I’ll never forget the time one of my best employees, Roby, asked to see me.
There is something wonderfully inspiring about meeting strangers and feeling like you’ve known them forever within hours. That’s what happened to me a couple of weeks ago when I had the pleasure of presenting at the International Mentoring Association Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. I guess that’s the power of bringing together 120 people who are
It’s no wonder managers can find it hard to have career conversations with employees. Time pressures, office politics and egos can all get in the way. We all know it’s good to talk. But, let’s face it. Opening up a conversation about a sensitive issue like career progression can weigh heavily on even the most
Mentoring is one of the top strategies for career development and advancement within an organisation. It is also a critical support for people making career changes and transitions. Career Coaches are often called upon to recommend mentoring, and to know about the information clients need to find a suitable mentor, as well as how to
Employee career aspirations are an important consideration for talent management. As this great quote says: “Don’t ask what the world needs – ask what makes you come alive because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”Howard Thurman There are few organisations who would argue with the need for retaining and developing talent.
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