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Storytelling in OD Communications

Harmonious Workplaces

This narrative approach to OD allows for the encapsulation of an organization’s culture, values, and vision in an engaging and relatable manner. Craft Engaging Stories Based on Arcs Organizational leadership can boost the effectiveness of storytelling in organizational contexts by choosing one of several available narrative arcs.

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. I responded that I held a certification in digital marketing and had a history of early adoption of technology throughout my career. They wanted someone with strong leadership skills and a history of motivating others — CHECK!

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Hay Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

His mantra formed the foundation for Hay Group’s new attitude towards leadership. In 2005, the Hay Group was asked to provide the research for Chief Executive Magazine’s “Best Companies for Leaders” In 2008, “Senior Leadership Teams” an article written by Hay Group staff members was published by Harvard Business School Press.

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How to Solve Your Talent Challenge (Creatively)

Organizational Talent Consulting

Driving creativity within an organization's culture is increasingly vital for leaders. Like me, you may have first learned about this company from their marketing campaign: "We don't make a lot of the products you buy. Thinkertoys: A handbook of business creativity. The international handbook on innovation (1st ed.).

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

Consulting and Organizational Management

Guest post from John Scherer, Co-Director of Scherer Leadership International , and Billie Alban, President of Alban & Williams, Ltd. See Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs and Steel for a fascinating exploration of the rise of civilization and the changing role of leadership.). Introduction to this Blog Series. Organization Development.

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Thirty years of projects

Seth Godin Blog

Lucky for me, the world cooperated and our entire culture shifted from one based on long-term affilitations (you know, ''jobs'') to projects. Now, it''s so much easier to go straight to market that we need to find our own internal compass, something to replace the external one we all used to depend upon. I''m glad Mark filmed it.