Training and Development

These posts focus on workplace training and employee development as part of business leadership and management.

23 | March 4, 2010

7 Types of Power in the Workplace

There’s a quote by Margaret Thatcher that says, “Power is like being a lady…if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Personally, I …

0 | March 2, 2010

Even when you do everything right, the answer can still end up being “no.” You can have a great idea. You can present it beautifully. …

1 | February 28, 2010

I recently received a reader question about consulting: About 10 years ago, while living in the Midwest, I started my own HR consulting business. I …

1 | February 23, 2010

I recently wrote a post about having something to say. We should all develop opinions and thoughts about ourselves and our businesses in order to …

1 | February 21, 2010

I have to confess. I wasn’t going to write an “Undercover Boss” post because everyone else already has. But Bryon Abramowitz over at The HR …

0 | February 18, 2010

I was recently having a discussion with a colleague about HR pros speaking up during meetings. My colleague’s point was HR needs to speak up …

0 | February 15, 2010

Is there a substitute for experience? Seriously, is there? I’m interested in your thoughts.