Money no object

Talent development is about development, not salary increases, according to Oracle Europe’s vice president for HR, Vance Kearney. Kearney told the HR Forum conference on the Aurora cruise ship that it was about spotting high performers with perceived high...

Power seller

Strengths-focused coaching boosts leaders’ productivity, resilience, energy and performance. Little wonder Tesco is using this refreshing approach, says James Brook Tesco Stores is one of a number of businesses focusing on strengths in their coaching. It’s...

Myth buster – In this thing together

Aboodi Shabi My focus last issue was on the coach navigating between attention to, and experience of, the client. This issue: What does the coach care about? So what do we care about? It seems an odd question – coaches should serve the client’s agenda, not...

Getting started…

Lis Merrick and Paul Stokes In the second in a series of columns dedicated to mentoring, we look at how a scheme designer should set up a programme. This issue: scheme purpose and influencing key stakeholders Before setting up a mentoring programme, check your...