“I wish I was allowed to …” “They don’t let me …” “I’m not authorised to …” People crave for more authority in organisational life. They want to make decisions and ‘be the boss’. That way they can get things done. Some surrender without so much as a ripple being noticed. While others bemoan to [...]
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The big HR issues for 2013
So what issues are the big ticket challenges for 2013 that will be likely to affect business activity and national prosperity in which the Australian HR profession has a stake?Lyn Goodear: chief executive of AHRI
With every second minor celebrity offering free arbitrary advice these days on the larger issues of the human condition, I found this admission by Bill Gates refreshing: “I save my public voice largely for the issues where I have some depth.” It’s an observation that I’m very conscious of as each new year comes around. [...]
Webcast: Networking Smart for Business Results
The next live webcast is Wednesday 6th February at 12:00pm AEST (Australia). Networking Smart for Business Results Learn how to make networking a successful rainmaking process to acquire more clients, continually. Every person in professional services needs to network. But many confuse networking with socialising and indiscriminately handing out a gazillion business cards hoping that [...]
ITCRA Members Discount for Online Business Forum
What would it be like to have unlimited access to peers from around the world 24-7? Ric’s Online Business Forum is the antithesis to LinkedIn. No selling, no spam, no nonsense. A members-only forum of a collegiate group of successful business owners and executives. ITCRA Members joining before February 5 2013 can obtain lifetime membership [...]
Executive Wisdom for Human Resources Professionals—New Book
My recent work presenting at the Global HR Excellence Conference in Kuala Lumpur coincided with the announcement of my new book which will be released in bookstores and Amazon in June 2013—Executive Wisdom for Human Resources Professionals. The book educates the reader in powerful techniques for successful managers and practitioners. As a Human Resources Professional, your job [...]
Jun Kabigting, Japan HR Society and HR Agenda Magazine
The Chief Community Officer of the Japanese Human Resources Society, Mr. Jun Kabigting flew to Kuala Lumpur to attend my full-day workshop on Global HR Excellence. Jun is also the editor of HR Agenda magazine. After the day’s workshop Jun and I sat down and discussed my opinions and insights into HR, along with my [...]
Building A High Performance Environment
The key to implementing high performance in organisations is clarity & effectiveness. Not only does an environment need concepts defining direction, performance status and motivation, those concepts must be clear & effective if a performance outcome is desired. It is the leader’s job to provide this clarity and ensure effective implementation throughout an organisation. Many [...]
HR Fads: mad and bad. Let’s get back to reality.
There are many crazy fads in the human resources profession. Fads that make HR appear silly to the pragmatists in the executive suite. HR wants to be taken more seriously by the CEO. Really? Then eschew the dopey fads and get on with business in a pragmatic, sensible and intelligent manner. HR needs to understand [...]
Ric Willmot at Global HR Excellence Conference, Kuala Lumpur
On Wednesday 31 October 2012 at the Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur I delivered a full-day session at the Global HR Excellence Conference. It is crucial for employers to achieve peak performance from staff and implement intelligent practices to maintain productivity at the forefront. Engaged employees who enjoy what they do and where they work are [...]
CPA NSW Congress Plenary Downloads: Recruitment & Retention
I received a telephone call last week to deliver a presentation today on recruitment and retention for the CPA Congress at Darling Harbour, Sydney. I came at this topic from the position of being a business owner and a CEO employing many people over the last 25 years. I’m tired of recruiters, human resource consultants [...]
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Mick Cosgrove: I agree Ric. I was actually referring more to the ...
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Ric Willmot: No Kathy. I was honest in my opinions about Crean...
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Kathy Westmore: Ric are you showing your softer side there by comp...
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Scott Brown: Yes, read that study. Interesting. Should also be ...
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Research Survey on Referrals in Professional Services
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It’s not too late to ditch the tax, Julia
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Catherine Deveny hate speech continues in spite of spelling
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Wayne Swan: It would be funny if it wasn’t so scary
- Gun Control Laws: Sobering statistics and a sane argument
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Psychologist, Peter Hart unable to adapt to pyjamas
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Weekly Wisdom No.162: Focus on my 4th question
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The financial facts provided by Treasury not politicians
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Strong men more likely to have right-wing views, study says
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The Nearly Free Workshop is Back!
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What’s around the bend for marketing your business, smarter?
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Summaries of fiscal & economic evaluations of Labor and Swan
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