I was intrigued recently by a discussion of women’s representation at the 2014 Davos World Economic Forum (WEF), as reported by CNN. The annual international meeting began  imposing quotas for women delegates in 2006, yet the representation of women in 2014 was just 17 percent.

Some employees are more talented than others. That’s a fact of organizational life that few executives and talent managers would dispute.

Setting goals that are specific, measurable, and achievable is key to the functioning of a well-oiled, high-performing team. Clearly stated, outcome-based goals help team members get and stay motivated, and help organizations to achieve the changes they seek.

Interestingly, a recent study on leadership styles conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of Pershing, LLC, a major financial services consult

Without measures, organizations face a nearly impossible task in coordinating efforts or assessing progress. So, the question we face is not whether to measure, but rather what to measure and how.

Shaping company culture, before it shapes you: Fast Company magazine features insights from IA's Beth O'Neill around key practices and behaviors that build strong cultures in fast growing companies. Beth O’Neill writes about a very real challenge faced by leaders in rapid-growing compani

Shaping company culture, before it shapes you: Fast Company magazine features insights from IA's Beth O'Neill around key practices and behaviors that build strong cultures in fast growing companies. Beth O’Neill talks about a very real challenge faced by leaders in rapid-growing companies: Compan

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Making the transition from individual contributor to manager requires an identity shift - from the tactician to the strategist, from a focus on "me" to a focus on "us."  Not everyone’s up for the task.

The Conference Board's CEO Challenge 2014 is out, and, not surprisingly, there are several important takeaways for human capital professionals.