As I sit in Las Vegas ready to kickoff Day 1 of "I am KI 2008", the first thing I see in the Wall Street Journal this morning deals with some of the major talent management issues we are hearing on a daily basis from Knowledge Infusion clients around the world; either our traditional on-premise consulting clients or our Center of Excellence On-Demand Consulting.
The Wall Street Journal points out a few highlights I wanted to call to your attention along with a link to the article.
Hiring Managers are preparing for a VERY uncertain year creating an even greater need for Talent Management tools and process enhancements
Companies haven't been grooming and developing talent for promotion purposes, causing a "talent mismatch"
In the coming months, we will see layoffs as well as CRIES for companies saying they cant find enough people. I call this the "O'Hare Effect". The number of times I have been Chicago O'Hare 'airport without a plan there is amazing. Little blips in plans can cause misalignment across the whole system. This isn't any different for Talent Management.
We CAN'T let people think they can be free agents. WE NEED THEM!!
Our theme for our Las Vegas event this week is "I am KI"; the need to make sure our workforce is aligned and dedicated to similar passions. This event is for our organization to realize that our goal and mission in this space is special and that only through innovation will this industry change now and forever.
Articles like this keep the need for Talent Management software, process and other technologies fueled. Make sure you don't let your Talent Management slip away with other "NON-MISSION CRITICAL" business initiatives.
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