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Storytelling in OD Communications

Harmonious Workplaces

Persuade and solidify commitment using stories of triumph and loss in organizational development. I recently asked my mentor, Alan Landers, to provide an article on practical interventions one can use in organizational development. My wife Lisa and I chatted this morning about various things on our minds.

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How We Closed the Gap Between Men’s and Women’s Retention Rates

Harvard Business

It’s a model that’s increasingly used in companies of all kinds looking to accelerate the development of their high-potential people. As in many fast-paced companies today, consulting staff operate without formal job descriptions or handbooks. ” Using Strengths-Based Development. .”

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The 6 Fundamental Skills Every Leader Should Practice

Harvard Business

Over the past year we have been writing the HBR Leader’s Handbook — a primer for aspiring leaders who want to take their careers to the next level. We also explored several decades of research on that subject published in HBR; and we reflected on our own experience in the area of leadership development.

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

Furthermore, it poses significant challenges for older members of the workforce, particularly affecting their employment opportunities, job security, and professional development. Organizations should begin with job analysis performed by trained I-O Psychology professionals. link] Li, Y., Henkens, K., & Wang, M. link] Lin, S.-T.,

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History of Organization Development (Part 1 of 6) ? ?Prehistoric OD.

Consulting and Organizational Management

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. History of Organization Development (Part 1 of 6) — “Prehistoric OD” By Carter McNamara on March 5, 2012. NOTE: This site distinguishes the difference between “organizational development” and “Organization Development.”

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3 Options to Develop New Managers

LSA Global

There are several effective options to develop new managers. 85% of new people supervisors receive no training prior to switching into the role of manager. With no new manager training in what it means to manage a team, new people supervisors often flounder, and the team lacks the effective leader they need to deliver on team goals.

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Ten Principles for an Employee Bill of Rights

Rick Conlow

Most companies have statements of ethics or teamwork in their employee handbooks. The right to keep learning through on-going training and education so they can do an even better job or advance in their career. Executives and managers can learn but they need the training and coaching to do that. Unions are on the decline.