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What do we mean by the term “talent” in talent management?
Tansley, Carole - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 43 (2011) 5, pp. 266-274
the development of the term in managing people with unique knowledge and skills. Practical implications – Organisational …
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Succession management and corporate sustainability in Ghana: a leadership succession paradox
Kpinpuo, Stephen Debar; Antwi, John; Akparep, John Yaw - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 55 (2022) 1, pp. 124-142
Purpose A core responsibility of organizational leaders in a world of increasing competition for best talents is positioning right persons and plans for sustainable growth and progress of their respective organizations. However, attracting top talents for key positions is meaningless if it is...
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Management and leadership development: making it work
Cook, Petra - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 38 (2006) 1, pp. 49-52
, questions about the effectiveness of such development activities are valid, necessary and urgent. This paper aims to examine … – The report provides evidence demonstrating how management and leadership development works when it is: a clear … that there is clear evidence that management and leadership development improves organizational performance over time …
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Communication or back to Genesis and the House of Babel!
Bone, Dilys - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 30 (1998) 7, pp. 236-241
What is effective communication? It is the ability to construct the correct language to communicate your company’s message accurately. However, to give greater credibility, the effect of this language must be backed by a sound vocal technique, free from distraction, with the correct vocal...
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Evaluation – training's ignored leverage point
O'Connor, John; Little, Bob - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 44 (2012) 5, pp. 273-280
Purpose – The paper aims to describe the results assessment approach to the evaluation of training and development … research that led to the development of the results assessment approach, and describes a realistic, pragmatic method to … evaluate any training initiative. Findings – Ultimately, “results” are what training and development professionals' customers …
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The Way We Were to the Way We Are
Coupland, Lester; Dickson, Ron - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 26 (1994) 10, pp. 9-14
What issues will the HR function be facing over the next decade? Presents a quarterly meeting of the policy group of the HR Division of European Institute of Management in the year 2004. The members attending look back over the last decade, 1994 to 2004, focusing on the international dimensions,...
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Technology Transfer and Human Resource Development
Hong, Jon‐Chao - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 26 (1994) 11, pp. 17-21
Defines technology transfer in the macroeconomic sense and highlights three factors which must be taken into account, namely contrast, similarity and compatibility. Advises examination of social and economic costs before embarking on such a project. Identifies human resources as the most...
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Seeking common ground: an alternative diversity training paradigm
de Mello‐e‐Souza Wildermuth, Cristina; Wildermuth, … - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 43 (2011) 5, pp. 283-290
Purpose – During a typical diversity program, participants are encouraged to recognize, evaluate, and appreciate differences. The purpose of this paper is to explore the rationale for “Conversity ® ”: an alternative approach to diversity training that is based on connections....
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A framework for auditing HR: strengthening the role of HR in the organisation
Cannings, Anne; Hills, Trevor - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 44 (2012) 3, pp. 139-149
Purpose – This paper aims to propose that a new approach to human resource (HR) audit is needed. It also aims to explain the new approach and introduce a range of tools to support it. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews traditional and existing common approaches, identifies the...
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Engagement and talent management of Gen Y
Weyland, Anita - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 43 (2011) 7, pp. 439-445
vital that organizations understand these when looking to engage and support them and support in their development. Design …, it then explores what this means for an organization's culture, its working environment, the learning and development …
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