Recently, after more than 20 years as a leadership consultant, I have elected to never tender or submit a competitive RFQ (request for quote) again. OK, I’m a slow learner! I realise that it will diminish the number of clients I work with, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Over the last ten years, […]
A favourite tool of many consulting firms is the dreaded 360° feedback survey that gets routinely pushed out, often just ahead of the equally dreaded performance review. Leaders and managers are asked to get selected peers, direct reports and supervisors to answer them anonymously. The surveys usually contain between about fifty to well over a […]
A recent UK report arguing for HR to add more value to M&A deals is extremely revealing. Not only does it show the lack of effectiveness of HR in M&A’s, it also reveals the secret ambition of HR – to be the leaders in their corporation. The article suggests the HR professional should coach senior […]
I was bemused then disappointed to see that a British manufacturing company is seeking to appoint an Employee Engagement Manager! The function is within HR, requires the usual survey and data collection and processing and includes supporting leaders in monitoring and improving employee engagement. The salary offered is circa GBP 50,000. With on costs and […]
