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Lessons in Leadership to Last a Lifetime

Leading Blog

Fortunately, Akamai’s VP of Human Resources, Steve Heinrich, recognized what was happening and brought in Chuck McVinney, a management consultant with expertise in teamwork and leadership training. Mental diversity strengthens teams. This is the best way to pressure test and improve ideas. To keep leading, keep learning.

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How Can HR Contribute to Business Growth and Help Envision Future Success?

HR Digest

We are slowly witnessing the resurgence of Human Resource Management, with companies actively investigating how HR teams can contribute to business growth. For years, HR teams have largely been delegated to admin tasks and rote hiring activities, but there are innumerable ways by which HR can contribute to business success.

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The Big Picture of Business – Diversity is Important for Business

Strategy Driven

Diversity is most important for business, the economy and quality of life. I have conducted many diversity audits of companies. I have seen corporate America embrace diversity in many practices, including the workforce and suppliers. Diversity is about so much more than human resources issues.

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Let’s Not Kid Ourselves – The Debate Over Hybrid Work Comes Down to Trust

Leading with Trust

In my line of work, I get the opportunity to interact with leaders from a wide variety of organizations from a diverse range industries, including government and non-profits. Employees have long been “human resources” that are merely a means to an end. Hybrid work means team members work from both the office and remotely.

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3M’s SVP of HR Kristen Ludgate on a Better Way to Attract Top Talent

HR Digest

Kristen Ludgate, who leads 3M’s human resources team, talks to The HR Digest about the “15% culture” philosophy that has helped attract the industry’s most driven workers and how tough times can have a motivational impact on the workforce. Senior Vice President – Human Resources, 3M. COURAGE UNDER CHANGE.

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CMI Hong Kong: updates from the board

Chartered Management Institute

CMI bolsters its presence in Australia Last month, CMI participated in The PIE Live event in Gold Coast, Australia, alongside leaders in international education. The event was a success, as the participants had a great time learning from each other and building networks professionally. Learn more here.

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What is Great Leadership?

Great Leadership By Dan

Managers tend to govern over process, data, projects and products while leaders tend to utilize human capital to navigate these same areas and participate as part of the process. He is the vice president of global human resources operations for Amgen Biotechnical Corporation, the world’s largest biotechnical company.