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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
It’s Not All About Becoming a Manager
By Patrick Sweeney
Commentary: Too often, promotion in organizations is inextricably tied to becoming a manager. And not everyone is cut out for that. By identifying top performers and publicly letting them know that they are extremely valuable to us, we can reward the performance we seek and give individuals the opportunity to continue to grow with our companies as individual contributors or as managers, depending upon their desires and talents.
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IN WAKE OF JOB CUTS
Citigroup’s HR Head to Depart
November 25, 2008 2:55 PM PT
John Donnelly’s decision to go to JPMorgan Chase isn’t surprising given Citigroup’s troubles, observers say.
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In its effort to help British businesses prosper, Businesslink.gov.uk includes among its resources “How to Find a Training Provider/Course.” It offers a list that companies anywhere can consider in selecting a training provider or course.
A British government service offers several tools in the area of training, including this one. The point of evaluation, Businesslink.gov.uk says, is to know whether your company’s training is effective and how skills and practices might have improved because of it.
Workplace Literacy is an individual’s ability to read, write and speak in English, and to compute and solve problems at the necessary levels. According to the National Workforce Assistance Collaborative, the most effective workplace literacy programs share the following characteristics.
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Your would-be mentors should have a desire to coach. Make sure to clearly explain your expectations, and provide whatever training tools may be needed to enable their success.
Identify the perceived problem, furnish yourself with several examples, and meet privately with the individual. With the proper coaching, this person could grow into a top performer.
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