I recently heard an employee say, “The IDP stands for Ignore Development Potential.” What a shame. The individual development plan – the IDP – is a great opportunity for dialogue.…
Author: Beverly Kaye
Building a Career Mobility Culture
How organizations can navigate the waters of change and support career development in a way that balances the needs of employees with corporate constraints. “I quit! There are no opportunities…
The Elephant in the Room
by Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans Do they trust you enough to have a frank, effective stay interview? Think back to a time when you had a manager you didn’t completely…
Are You Racing a Shark?
It’s Shark Week! Since the late 80s, the Discovery Channel has dedicated a week-long block of television to shark-themed content. Over the past few years, Shark week has grown in…
Career Development: Today’s Meta-Priority
Last week, Julie Winkle Giulioni (co-author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go) and I spoke at the SHRM conference in New Orleans. Our session was entitled Career Development: Today’s Meta-Priority. The session…
The "What If?" Reasons Managers Don’t Have Stay Interviews
By Sharon Jordan-Evans and Beverly Kaye What prevents you from asking your talented people what will keep them engaged and on your team? Are you afraid you will be unable…