Leading In Uncertain Times
NASSCOM INDIA LEADERSHIP FORUM 2009 FEBRUARY 12, 2009
PETER MCATEER Vice President and Managing Director, Corporate Learning, Harvard Business Publishing
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Leading Through Uncertain Times
• Uncertain times places a premium on leadership and leadership development
• An uncertain future requires organizational flexibility
• Reduced budgets make every talent investment more critical
• A sense of urgency is your best ally in building the next generation of talent
• The best talent investments start with a clear link to strategy
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Talent and Competitive Advantage
A Virtual Exercise:
• Is your talent strategy distinctive enough to differentiate yourself from your colleagues and competitors?
•Could you tell what the company name is from the underlying talent and leadership development strategy?
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Talent and Competitive Advantage
1. Strategy - Match levers to your situation – Darrell Rigby
• Industry Sensitivity - Strategic position - Financial Position
2. Differentiated Talent Investments - John Boudreau
• Identifying Pivotal Talent
3. Building a talent retention Culture – Tamara Erickson
• Generational Diversity – Tamara Erickson
4. “The Risky Business of Hiring Stars” Boris Groysberg
• Talent transfer
5. Leadership Brand – Ulrich and Smallwood
• Your organization is externally recognized for great talent
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Leadership Development – Blended designs
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Winning in Turbulence: Pull the Right Levers for Your Situation, by Darrell Rigby of Bain & Company, Inc., Harvard Business Press, Boston, MA
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