David W. DeLong
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780195170979
- eISBN:
- 9780199789719
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195170979.003.0005
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Knowledge Management
This chapter describes HR processes and practices needed to address four common problems that organizations must address to retain knowledge and develop workforce capabilities in an era of changing ...
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This chapter describes HR processes and practices needed to address four common problems that organizations must address to retain knowledge and develop workforce capabilities in an era of changing workforce demographics. Key elements of an effective HR infrastructure include skills inventory systems that allow managers to evaluate their existing knowledge base, succession planning and career development processes, and phased retirement policies. Culture change is discussed, which is increasingly necessary to create the characteristics of a retention culture that enhances retention of both high performing employees and critical knowledge.Less
This chapter describes HR processes and practices needed to address four common problems that organizations must address to retain knowledge and develop workforce capabilities in an era of changing workforce demographics. Key elements of an effective HR infrastructure include skills inventory systems that allow managers to evaluate their existing knowledge base, succession planning and career development processes, and phased retirement policies. Culture change is discussed, which is increasingly necessary to create the characteristics of a retention culture that enhances retention of both high performing employees and critical knowledge.
Peter Butler, David Collings, René Peters, and Javier Quintanilla
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780199274635
- eISBN:
- 9780191706530
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199274635.003.0009
- Subject:
- Business and Management, HRM / IR
This chapter sheds light on the nature of managerial resourcing in US multinationals. Hitherto there has been a strong reliance on the use of internal labour markets (ILMs) as the principal means of ...
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This chapter sheds light on the nature of managerial resourcing in US multinationals. Hitherto there has been a strong reliance on the use of internal labour markets (ILMs) as the principal means of sourcing managerial talent. In several instances, however, enhanced competition has triggered the necessity for the rapid importation of new skill sets eroding the primacy of ILMs. Over and above such supply side change, some organizations were similarly moving away from seniority based promotion towards a more meritocratic model, less sheltered from the vicissitudes of market pressures. Consistent with the theoretical focus of this volume, it is nevertheless demonstrated that headquarters did not have a totally free hand. The partial dismantling of ILMs was subject to local constraints and contestation, giving rise to new and significant tensions. More specifically, the emphasis upon tight performance standards was often met with stiff opposition suggesting local norms remain influential.Less
This chapter sheds light on the nature of managerial resourcing in US multinationals. Hitherto there has been a strong reliance on the use of internal labour markets (ILMs) as the principal means of sourcing managerial talent. In several instances, however, enhanced competition has triggered the necessity for the rapid importation of new skill sets eroding the primacy of ILMs. Over and above such supply side change, some organizations were similarly moving away from seniority based promotion towards a more meritocratic model, less sheltered from the vicissitudes of market pressures. Consistent with the theoretical focus of this volume, it is nevertheless demonstrated that headquarters did not have a totally free hand. The partial dismantling of ILMs was subject to local constraints and contestation, giving rise to new and significant tensions. More specifically, the emphasis upon tight performance standards was often met with stiff opposition suggesting local norms remain influential.
Lawrence A. Cunningham
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- November 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780231170048
- eISBN:
- 9780231538695
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7312/columbia/9780231170048.003.0014
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Strategy
This chapter considers Berkshire’s future beyond Buffett, a question that has nagged the company’s constituents for two decades. The concern was that the fate of the man and the company he built were ...
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This chapter considers Berkshire’s future beyond Buffett, a question that has nagged the company’s constituents for two decades. The concern was that the fate of the man and the company he built were one. With Buffett’s demise went Berkshire. But Buffett has institutionalized Berkshire’s attitudes and practices so that it is poised to endure long after his departure. Buffett and the Berkshire board have formalized a succession plan. As updated in 2006, the plan prescribes splitting Buffett’s job in two: management (a chief executive officer) and investment (one or more investment officers). Berkshire’s succession plan also addresses ownership, as Buffett has been Berkshire’s controlling shareholder since 1965. Buffett most recently held 34 percent of Berkshire’s voting power and 21 percent of its economic interest, always representing 99 percent of his net worth. He has been slowly reducing his stake by planned annual transfers to charitable foundations, a process that will continue for many years after his death.Less
This chapter considers Berkshire’s future beyond Buffett, a question that has nagged the company’s constituents for two decades. The concern was that the fate of the man and the company he built were one. With Buffett’s demise went Berkshire. But Buffett has institutionalized Berkshire’s attitudes and practices so that it is poised to endure long after his departure. Buffett and the Berkshire board have formalized a succession plan. As updated in 2006, the plan prescribes splitting Buffett’s job in two: management (a chief executive officer) and investment (one or more investment officers). Berkshire’s succession plan also addresses ownership, as Buffett has been Berkshire’s controlling shareholder since 1965. Buffett most recently held 34 percent of Berkshire’s voting power and 21 percent of its economic interest, always representing 99 percent of his net worth. He has been slowly reducing his stake by planned annual transfers to charitable foundations, a process that will continue for many years after his death.
Allan H. Church
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- April 2019
- ISBN:
- 9780190879860
- eISBN:
- 9780190051075
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780190879860.003.0006
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology
This chapter provides an overview of key elements to consider when using 360 Feedback as an integral part of a strategic talent management system in an organization. The focus of the chapter is on ...
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This chapter provides an overview of key elements to consider when using 360 Feedback as an integral part of a strategic talent management system in an organization. The focus of the chapter is on formal structured processes that serve to differentiate, develop, and enable decision-making to solve organizational talent needs. The chapter begins with a case example highlighting the power of 360 Feedback as both a predictive and a diagnostic tool for talent planning and slating candidates for succession. Next, context is provided regarding the distinction between the little and big S in strategic 360 Feedback in talent management programs, followed by a discussion of the four key differentiating components to consider when designing and implementing 360 Feedback for talent decision-making. The last section focuses on key challenges that can influence the effectiveness of a 360 Feedback program along with recommendations for practice.Less
This chapter provides an overview of key elements to consider when using 360 Feedback as an integral part of a strategic talent management system in an organization. The focus of the chapter is on formal structured processes that serve to differentiate, develop, and enable decision-making to solve organizational talent needs. The chapter begins with a case example highlighting the power of 360 Feedback as both a predictive and a diagnostic tool for talent planning and slating candidates for succession. Next, context is provided regarding the distinction between the little and big S in strategic 360 Feedback in talent management programs, followed by a discussion of the four key differentiating components to consider when designing and implementing 360 Feedback for talent decision-making. The last section focuses on key challenges that can influence the effectiveness of a 360 Feedback program along with recommendations for practice.
Kim Bobo and Marién Casillas Pabellón
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- January 2017
- ISBN:
- 9781501704475
- eISBN:
- 9781501705892
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7591/cornell/9781501704475.003.0023
- Subject:
- Sociology, Occupations, Professions, and Work
This chapter discusses best practices in building a strong staff team for your worker center based on the assumption that an executive director has already been hired and that he or she is charged ...
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This chapter discusses best practices in building a strong staff team for your worker center based on the assumption that an executive director has already been hired and that he or she is charged with hiring and building the rest of the staff team. Worker centers that grow and flourish are led by talented directors with vision and passion, who are viewed as stars in their communities. Organizations that grow, whether nonprofit or for-profit, must have depth of leadership to collectively move the organization forward. This chapter offers suggestions for making the right hire; conducting orientation for all new staff; developing annual goals and objectives with the participation of staff members; cultivating a culture of honesty, creativity, and growth; honoring diversity in backgrounds rather than values; rewarding longevity; encouraging work-life balance; performance management; and structure team building and vision sharing. The chapter also considers ways by which worker center boards should support executive directors, carry out transition/succession planning and implementation, and establish a system of co-directors.Less
This chapter discusses best practices in building a strong staff team for your worker center based on the assumption that an executive director has already been hired and that he or she is charged with hiring and building the rest of the staff team. Worker centers that grow and flourish are led by talented directors with vision and passion, who are viewed as stars in their communities. Organizations that grow, whether nonprofit or for-profit, must have depth of leadership to collectively move the organization forward. This chapter offers suggestions for making the right hire; conducting orientation for all new staff; developing annual goals and objectives with the participation of staff members; cultivating a culture of honesty, creativity, and growth; honoring diversity in backgrounds rather than values; rewarding longevity; encouraging work-life balance; performance management; and structure team building and vision sharing. The chapter also considers ways by which worker center boards should support executive directors, carry out transition/succession planning and implementation, and establish a system of co-directors.
Andrew Warren and Chris Gibson
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- November 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780824838287
- eISBN:
- 9780824869632
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of Hawai'i Press
- DOI:
- 10.21313/hawaii/9780824838287.003.0009
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Pacific Studies
This chapter reflects on the future of surfboard making, with particular emphasis on the challenges, directions, and prospects for surfboard makers. It considers whether the surfboard industry is ...
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This chapter reflects on the future of surfboard making, with particular emphasis on the challenges, directions, and prospects for surfboard makers. It considers whether the surfboard industry is viable and whether manufactures can maintain uniqueness into the future so that surfboards prevail as finely crafted, cultural artifacts. It argues that there is uncertainty in whether hand-based craft techniques will survive beyond the working careers of current practicing surfboard makers. It discusses some of the major challenges faced by surfboard makers in terms of macroeconomics, from the persistent global economic downturn to the high Australian dollar and the competition posed by cheap, machine-produced imports. It also examines the uncertainty stemming from the surfboard workshops and makers themselves, citing poor succession planning as a key problem. The chapter concludes by highlighting some reasons for surfboard makers to remain optimistic of their future prospects.Less
This chapter reflects on the future of surfboard making, with particular emphasis on the challenges, directions, and prospects for surfboard makers. It considers whether the surfboard industry is viable and whether manufactures can maintain uniqueness into the future so that surfboards prevail as finely crafted, cultural artifacts. It argues that there is uncertainty in whether hand-based craft techniques will survive beyond the working careers of current practicing surfboard makers. It discusses some of the major challenges faced by surfboard makers in terms of macroeconomics, from the persistent global economic downturn to the high Australian dollar and the competition posed by cheap, machine-produced imports. It also examines the uncertainty stemming from the surfboard workshops and makers themselves, citing poor succession planning as a key problem. The chapter concludes by highlighting some reasons for surfboard makers to remain optimistic of their future prospects.
