Malcolm Gladwell has done it again. He is a brilliant writer and reporter. He has created another blockbuster with his latest book, Outliers: The Story of Success. But we shouldn’t be fooled into thinking that Gladwell did it all on his own. In fact, that is precisely the premise of his book: People who are successful are so… Read More
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Talent Management’s New Responsibility: Part 1
Arie De Geus, the former head of planning for Royal Dutch/Shell, has been quoted as saying, “The ability to learn faster than your competitors may be the only sustainable competitive advantage.” If this statement is true, what is talent management’s responsibility in helping to bring about this core competency? Talent management is typically focused on attracting,… Read More