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Are You Delegating Enough?

Although delegation has always been an important skill for managers, in tight economic times like these, the art of delegating is a critical competency

Mentoring Programs: A Low-cost, High Impact, Retention Tool

Providing a forman mentoring program is an extremely effective, low-cost way to attract and retain top Gen X talent.

The ROI of Executive Coaching
Executive coaching is beneficial to the individual, and by extension, an
organization – but does it hold up to the challenge of true ROI?

What Happened to My High Potentials?
How to keep star performers from disengaging and derailing.

Transition Services: A Changing Perspective
In the lifecycle of talent management, how does your organization view outplacement and transition services?

Workplace Flexibility: Make Way for 21st Century Realities
The challenges for managers and employees are growing and will only increase in the coming years as the ways in which we work continue to evolve.

Private & Social Sectors
When it comes to people issues – leaders, managers and individuals need to work together to achieve the highest organizational performance – the skills needed for success today are the same in any environment.

If This Job Could Talk. . .
Few businesses can afford to offer the kind of broad based employee training and “warm and fuzzy” leadership development programs that rose to popularity in the ‘90s. Yet the need to develop job specific skills and nurture top talent has never been greater.

We'll take that Training to Go
A fast food approach to employee training may save time, but without proper planning it won’t satisfy your team’s appetite for learning.

Master the Art of Email
For executives and managers, e-mail can foster and sustain interpersonal relationships between boss and employee, or it can undermine well-intentioned efforts.

From Techie Geek to People Chic:
The Transformation of New IT Leaders
 With a focus on development and leadership, organizations can bring the skills of IT managers in line with their business vision and values.

Turning Managers Into Leaders
With the crunch on to achieve greater productivity with fewer people, what can companies do to ramp up performance quickly?

Promoting From Within: Stepping Up To Supervisor
Leadership development is one of the single biggest challenges facing executives today. How can you decide who is ready to supervise others? What are the necessary character traits? Can training make up for a lack of experience?

When Money Motivates
Money Talks. But it shouldn't scream - especially during interviews. Tips on keeping salaries from dominating tricky hiring discussions.

Articles

Pay-for-Performance in the Social Sector
Providing services efficiently and effectively is becoming more and more of a challenge every day in the social sector. Budget cuts, increased costs, and the loss of a critical knowledge base with the baby boomers beginning to retire are all taking a toll.

Prevent Your Organization from Imploding
Your employees will either fuel your change efforts or thwart them. By applying these five simple rules, you will greatly improve the odds that your employees are on board and your change initiative succeeds.

The Value of Workplace Education Programs
Spurred by the market shifts of increased globalization, technology advances, and industry deregulation, the demand for highly skilled employees is greater than ever.

Can Culture Be Measured?
Edizen is helping clients in the government and private sectors to make the most of their time and talent resources through workforce planning and strategic human capital management.

Learning to Be a Better Boss
Organizational leaders at all levels are being looked at to deliver not only business results, but also confidence and reassurance in dealing with the human, emotional aspects of our uncertain times.

The Art of Delegating
Effective delegation enhances employee morale, manager productivity and organizational success. Excellent managers know when, how and to whom to delegate.

The Great Impressionists: Putting Your Company's Best Foot Forward
When it comes to job interviews, everyone knows how important it is for a candidate to make a good first impression. But don’t forget that the mirror shines both ways: Your company must also be poised to impress top talent from the moment prospective employees step through the door.

Advice

Effective Conversation
Guidelines for an effective conversation with a derailing employee.

Top Tips for Managers
Everyday advice and tips for managers.