Five Links: New Management
The way we work and the way we manage are both changing in front of our eyes. The only way to avoid seeing it is to squint. Here are some snapshots from the front lines.
- The Entrepreneurial Economy: App Developers
This nugget includes the sort of labor market survey that ought to be a part of all workforce planning functions. Take a look. - The Job At Hand: Creating Real Value
From the amazing Drucker Institute: “What distinguished this company was its emphasis on return on capital (measured correctly), value contribution by business unit, capital productivity growth and changes to its fundamental business model to reflect economic and market realities. This approach transformed capital investment strategies, product development programs, supply chain structures and line operating decisions to focus on long-term value growth while others focused on quarterly earnings per share. In the end, revenue grew, the company’s value soared, and it was able to generate good and lasting jobs. Other corporations in other industries have achieved similar gains.” - Physician, Heal Thyself
Great story about a cultural transformation at a hospital.“Working here is their choice,” Curry says. “But how they work here is our choice.” Bindra, who joined Citrus Valley last year, has likewise been an agitator for change—and he, too has had to withstand a tremendous amount of pressure. Some recalcitrant physicians have dubbed Bindra “Dr. Cookbook” for pushing them to adhere to industry best practices, whether it’s running down a strict checklist before conducting surgery or following the latest in evidence-based medicine. Besides courage, the second key to Citrus Valley’s revival has been the other C. “Constant, clear, consistent communication has to occur to change a culture,” Curry explains.” - What Exactly is Agile? Is Kanban Agile?
This is part four of a five part series that is the best single overview of Agile you can find anywhere. If you haven’t been paying attention, Agile Methods got their start as a new way of managing software projects. They are spreading to all areas of the organization. The most advanced and effective versions are hard to manage using traditional management methods. You need to be current on this. (also see the free book “An Agile Adoption and Transformation Survival Guide“) - Dances with Robots
“We worry too much about a world where robots replace us. It seems like the bigger opportunity and solution to that problem is to use robots to make each and every one of us better at the work that we do.”
Events, Interesting Happenings and New Resources
- Skills Gaps: Understanding Talent Shortages and What They Mean
This webinar (recording) covers the underpinnings of the Skills Gap. It’s part 1 of a series. Parts 2 and 3 available in 2013. - Social Recruiting Strategies Conference
(San Francisco, Jan 30-31, 2013) John Sumser keynote on the history and future of social recruiting - HRTech Europe: Spring Warmup
(London, March 19-20, 2013) Sumser on Where Ideas Come From and the Big Data Showcase - Learning Analytics Summer Institute
(Stanford, Palo Alto July 1-5, 2013) This looks like the right place to be if you’re interested in Big Data for Learning.