Thursday, June 18, 2020

“There is no shortage of issues plaguing the U.S. Armed Forces’ inflexibility in talent management. The cult of command, the lack of performance-based incentives, and time-based seniority are just some of the things that send critically needed leaders and specialists packing.”
– Hugh Harsono –

The three failures of effective talent management identified above aren’t specific to the military. In fact, one or more may be plaguing your organization right now. Click here for the article Losing the Strategic “Battle” Against the PRC (But Not the ‘War”): Pt II – Talent Management. Then ask yourself whether you’re actually winning the war for talent or whether you’ve simply declared victory and papered over the real problem(s).

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad