Archive(s) for March, 2010

Communication Coaching for Leaders

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Bonus content from HR 101 “Communicating Change Initatives,” March/April 2010 issue 

Now that you know the tools to use, here are some suggestions for coaching leaders to be more effective:

Use a burning issue to get the leader’s attention. Whether your company is undergoing a major reorganization, layoff or global program,[...]

Six Sigma Glossary

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Bonus content from “The Skinny on Six Sigma,” March/April 2010 issue
Like a university frat, Six Sigma comes with its own language that can baffle the outsider. From Six Sigma originators Motorola, here’s a brief guide to Six Sigma terminology.
Balanced Scorecard
A tool for translating an organization’s strategy[...]

Surviving and Embracing Change

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Meredith Birchall-Spencer, editor of HRProMag.com and HR Professional talks to Chip Conley, founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel company–renowned for its employee engagement practices and transformational leadership practices. He is also the author of PEAK: How Great Companies Get their Mojo from Maslow, in which[...]