In the eyes of HR, Jeff Bezos executed the ideal kind of succession planning in business. After announcing his decision to step down as CEO and transition to executive chair, everybody just went back to work that day. Talent managers who have seen companies live through the departure, dismissal or demise of a top executive […]
Archives for October 2021
The 5 Pillars of Authentic Leadership
It’s difficult to lead well, especially in a fast-paced environment. The fast-paced, dynamic world of rapid change that used to be confined to distressed organizations is now everyone’s world. To enable an organization to thrive today, leaders have to embrace an authentic leadership style. It promotes an engaged, flexible and innovative environment, one able to […]
4 Steps to Strengthening Leadership Effectiveness During A Crisis
Leaders who are adept at turning difficult situations into competitive advantages will equip their organizations with the endurance it takes to consistently win. Leading during times of crisis is as disorienting as it is illuminating. As you face your next unexpected leadership problem, consider the following behaviors to help you lead your team to the […]
Servant Leadership: The Ultimate Key To A Healthy Business
Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. This is different from traditional leadership where the leader’s main focus is the thriving of their company or organizations. A servant leader shares power, puts the needs of the employees first and helps people develop and perform as highly […]
From managing employees to driving functional excellence
The new workplace will command HR to operate far creatively from how we work today. Decades ago, HR was a personnel management department that merely carried out administrative tasks. It then grew into a policy-making position that kept employees’ welfare at the center of all its decisions. Today, HR has metamorphosed further. It now invests […]
Improving Employee Engagement Right Now
One study estimates that 55% of people in the workforce in August 2021 intend to look for a new job in the next 12 months. To counteract the incoming wave of employee turnover, organizations more than ever need to focus on cultivating employee engagement. Engaged employees perform better, experience less burnout, and stay in organizations […]
How pharma leaders can facilitate innovation in their organizations
The New Normal (Normal 1.0) changed everything, including healthcare. The pharmaceutical sector, which is heavily reliant on relationships with healthcare professionals and patients, saw everything coming to a sudden halt. The medical industry has come a long way from the days of pandemic-related restrictions like working from home, social isolation, and almost zero engagement opportunities. The […]
Effective Leadership Through Resilience
Leaders who are resilient have some unique traits. They view failures as minor setbacks from which they can easily recover. Despite the difficulties, they maintain a positive outlook and a strong sense of opportunity and when faced with ambiguity in a VUCA environment, they find ways to move ahead and avoid getting stuck with baggage. Many […]
The Great Work Reset
Work has been a major part of most people’s existence for hundreds of years. As the face of work evolved – faster, more complex, more stressful, less fulfilling – the idea of work-life balance became a dominant proposition. Or it did. Three outcomes of the global pandemic have kicked it to the curb. First was […]