Resolving Conflict; Not a "No Brainer"
Resolving conflict is extremely difficult and sometimes, due to circumstances beyond your control, doomed to failure even before you start. Sometimes you may be forced to implement "the last resort" which is to relocate one or more employees so that they no longer work together. Here are some tips that you should try before taking desperation measures. (more)

Make Sure That "Special Assignment" is Special.
Special assignments should be about developing employees. But not all assignments are equal in their development potential. Here are some guidelines to ensure that learning is optimized during such an experience: (more)

How Much Does Your Company Value Employees?;
Learning From Dilbert…
“Employees are our most important resource” is a sentiment that appears in many corporate values statements. But how often do managers in these organizations walk the talk. If you asked their employees, what would they say? More importantly, in your organization, despite what your values statement says, where do you think employees fall on managers’ list of priorities? (more)

RESOURCES AND USEFUL LINKS

“Oldies but Goodies”:
Learning to Lead: This book, by Jay Conger, was published in 1992 (Jossey Bass) while he was teaching at McGill University. It is an excellent overview of different approaches to management development. More importantly, he reviews the limitations of each approach and emphasises the care one must take to ensure they are adding value.

2009 Midwest Forum on Talent Management:
Join hosts Organization Systems International (OSI), Loichinger Advantage and the Mid and Northeastern Chapters of ASTD during fall colors in Madison, Wisconsin for an exciting one day program featuring national quality but limited time commitment and affordable pricing. The Forum will include a variety of workshops and presentations on talent management designed for today’s HR, OD, and Learning & Development professional. American Family Insurance’s state-of the art conference facilities will provide a comfortable venue for a day of professional development and networking with Midwestern colleagues! Please check with Crystal Matsuura at OSI for registration details;
+1.858.455.0923 cmatsuura@orgsysint.com

For further information on these subjects contact  Bob Power

Thinking About an Online Newsletter?   
When resources are scarce, it can be a challenge to maintain a high profile on your leadership and organization development initiatives. Why don’t you think about an on-line newsletter, an inexpensive and effective way to reinforce a message? If you need help, we can help you with layout and even with articles, We can also arrange a mail out system that will provide you with detailed feedback about how many employees are reading the newsletters and which articles are most popular. If you’re interested e-mail Bob Power at: bob@touchstoneconsulting.ca