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The Wisdom Wave: Preparing for the Surge of Senior Professionals.

Rich Gee Group

This is up from 16% in 2011. The Changing Face of the Workforce The workforce is aging, driven by longer life expectancies and evolving career paths. Adaptability: Contrary to stereotypes, many older workers are adaptable and willing to learn new technologies or methods. They are also less likely to be unemployed.

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The November 2011 Leadership Development Carnival

Great Leadership By Dan

Welcome to the November 6, 2011 edition of leadership development carnival! Guy Farmer presents Soft Skills Training and Foundation Building posted at Unconventional Training. No technology or rote process can give you the “correct” plan – BUT a solid process for planning can guide you to the best plan for your team and you.

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Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone

Lead Change Blog

All of us recognize that to develop in our careers we must push out of our comfort zone. In December 2011, I was selected as CTO ? Technology Integration Program for an LPO that had been acquired by my company. It would impact my personal life and my career. It gave me visibility, which helped propel my career.

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WHY WOMEN'S NATURAL SOFTER SKILLS ARE COMING TO THE FORE IN BUSINESS

Women on Business

It is often the case in the office that these softer skills can be dismissed as being weak and yet now more than ever, businesses will recognise and require support from women in order to build and nurture these vital relationships. Related posts: Build Your Skills With Outside Activities Post by Jane K.

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Rookie Talent: Avoiding a Kodak Moment

Leading Blog

In 2011, Kodak made the list of Top 10 Fortune 500 Employers With Older Workers, called out for employing a disproportionately high percentage of mature workers. The lack of skill development and leadership development among Generation Y affects every generation. In 2012, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Are We Really Prepared for a More Automated Future?

Lead Change Blog

There have been some really great reads on the topic ranging from the 2011 ebook, Race Against the Machine by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson out of MIT, to the recent LinkedIn post, What Happens When Millions of Jobs Are Lost Because of Automation? I’ve now come to realize, however, that reinvention skills need to be taught at all ages.

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Five Mistakes We Make at Networking Events

Women on Business

Want to expand your professional circle but lack strong networking skills? Effective business networking skills are essential to meeting other individuals. Traditionally, Networking, networking and more networking Networking can seem like a daunting task for those with. Marketing – It’s Simple!