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May, 2007


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Some of you might say it's been a long time coming, but it's here (and no I don't mean the 'rains')... the organisational development market is showing significant signs of activity, particularly in Melbourne, following what we believe is a re-focus by large organisations back on learning & development strategy, function, structure and initiatives. Activity over recent months has been varied, from high level requests for L&D strategy support and curricula development, Leadership development, Emotional Intelligence capability development, customer service culture and training, instructional design, performance management training and change management. aCE talentNET has also been kept busy by clients requesting support with permanent recruitment activity, specifically in the specialist area of organisational development.

In my conversations with clients we continue to discuss the challenge of managing talent. So I was extremely interested to read the latest research findings of Bersin & Associates from their study into "High-Impact Talent Management " (see below in develop your edge) ... whilst based on US research the data remains relevant and very useful to all OD, HR & L&D specialists in Asia-Pacific. It is impossible to give you a comprehensive overview of the 400+ research report nor indeed the 29 page Executive Summary, however listing the Top 10 Findings should whet your appetite sufficiently to visit the Bersin website and download your own Executive Summary or purchase the full report. I'm sure you will be as enlightened as we were.

Also, as mentioned last month, Rebecca Percoco has joined the team of aCE talentNET. Expect to hear from her over the coming months, especially if we've not heard from you in a long while.

Finally, it's hard to believe the winter solstice is almost upon us - stay warm in the weeks ahead!

Deirdre

Deirdre Gruiters is the Executive Director - Consulting for aCE talentNET, or in other words, aCE talentNET's Corporate Talent Agent. So if looking for Organisational Development resources is what you're needing to do, then Deirdre and the team of aCE talentNET know how to find them. Ask anyone of our continually satisfied clients.


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      "Does your organisation regularly use Assessment Centres as a key part of recruitment practices for management and consulting roles?"

Yes
  34%
No
 66%

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  • As mentioned in the brokeringedge - High Impact Talent Management - The Top 10 Findings are:
    1. The Corporate Talent Squeeze is real and painful
    2. The Number 1 talent program facing organisations today is a shortage of potential leaders, otherwise knows as "Gaps" in the Leadership Pipeline
    3. Performance Management and coaching offer the greatest opportunities to drive business impact
    4. Competency Management emerges as a business-critical initiative
    5. Sourcing and recruiting are harder and more scientific then ever
    6. Learning and development has become a foundational process for talent management 
      ( aCE  talentNET comment "a must read read for all HR and L&D staff")
    7. Talent Management challenges and their solutions are very business-specific
    8. Talent Management is a business problem, not an HR problem
    9. HR Systems are not critical to success
    10. Integrated Talent Management systems show great promise but the market is still immature.
    To access a copy of your own Executive Report and read about the 22 high-impact talent practices visit www.bersinassociates.com. 

  • Strategy - "on the same page"
    At a recent conference, David Maister heard a number of successful firm leaders describe how their firms had achieved significant growth and profitability. A common phrase used by each and every one of these firm leaders was "making sure that all the key people were 'on the same page. "Clearly, it was important that something was agreed to and shared among the members of these firms. But what? What does "being on the same page" really mean? And how is it done?
    The latest article on doing strategy in a professional business attempts to answer thee questions, is called "What's Our Deal?". Well worth the read.

  • And for something completely different.... 
    From a strictly mathematical viewpoint it goes like this:
    What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?
    Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions ... 

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Please email your article to articles@acetalentnet.com.au



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  • We are delighted to welcome a number of new Consultants to aCE talentNET.
  • If you do wish to see what your details are on file, now would be a great time to visit and update as required. However, don't despair if you have lost your password, simply request a new one be sent to you!  We look forward to seeing many of you update your details soon!!!
  • And don't forget to add your CV directly into the database for ease of updating and information data access. 

The Professional Edge is aCE talentNET's means of communicating with you on a regular basis. It provides an update of activities, informative reading and professional development opportunities to enable you to expand your Consulting horizons. 

We trust you enjoyed this edition.  Happy consulting!

The Team @ aCE talentNET
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the contribution of Denise Hall Executive Director - Business of aCE talentNET in the latest of the series "Secrets of Inspiring Women Exposed". This book takes you up-close and personal with thirteen women who have each reached extraordinary heights of success in their chosen path. In a candid and heart-warming way they share their inspiring stories and secrets to achieving greater personal success and happiness. To read more, and to order your copy, click here.

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