Comments on: Leadership, Intangibles and Talent Review Q4 2008

By: Tim Platt

Tim Platt — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:29:36 +0000

I agree with you completely that change management and in fact management in general is much more a function of the people than of the technology they use — or should I say “have at their disposal?” Technology, and for that matter business processes that should in principle at least determine what best practices are to be followed in employing that technology, can only be as good as their consistency and effectiveness of execution. And that falls squarely in the realm of employee relations and HR. And that, of course is where your company comes in with your resources for building more effective teams.

By: Dominic Took

Dominic Took — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:11:10 +0000

The articles about creativity are interesting, Theo Pathitis was saying the same thing the other day. But with all my research into dyslexia I know the answer to this one, or at least I like to believe I’ve got a good idea. Whenever innovation is required, or the odds are stacked against people, it’s the dyslexics and autistics who come up with the funky inventions and mind bogglingly easy yet efficient ways of doing things. I’m not discrediting you or the course I’d like to point out.

But the point is, when resources are scarce, or your going through a revolution like the 1900’s, you will get this sudden influence, because those who would ordinarily be denied access to innovation, are able to be innovative, because of the changes.

Theo Pathitis and Richard Branson are prime examples because they’re both dyslexic and will undoubtedly visualise themselves out of this downturn.

By: Bob Marshall

Bob Marshall — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:28:37 +0000

Excellent summary of a range of insightful papers. Thanks for weaving these strands into a coherent picture.

Personally, I find it unlikely in the extreme that HR will be able to step up to the plate and adopt the role suggested, with or without executive support.

- Bob

By: didier

didier — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:23:44 +0000

Are we connected or socially disconnected…I personally believe that technology has reduced our social capital—the relationships that bind people together and create a sense of community.

Consequences include decreased civility, loss of behavioural boundaries and increased crime. We must find ways to deal with our profound loss of social connectedness.Even though technological advances have contributed significantly to the problem of isolation, the emphasis on individualism in today’s society has compounded it.