Leading In Uncertain Times

NASSCOM INDIA LEADERSHIP FORUM 2009 FEBRUARY 12, 2009

PETER MCATEER Vice President and Managing Director, Corporate Learning, Harvard Business Publishing

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Leading Through Uncertain Times

• Uncertain times places a premium on leadership and leadership development

• An uncertain future requires organizational flexibility

• Reduced budgets make every talent investment more critical

• A sense of urgency is your best ally in building the next generation of talent

• The best talent investments start with a clear link to strategy

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Talent and Competitive Advantage

A Virtual Exercise:

• Is your talent strategy distinctive enough to differentiate yourself from your colleagues and competitors?

•Could you tell what the company name is from the underlying talent and leadership development strategy?

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Talent and Competitive Advantage

1. Strategy - Match levers to your situation – Darrell Rigby

• Industry Sensitivity - Strategic position - Financial Position

2. Differentiated Talent Investments - John Boudreau

• Identifying Pivotal Talent

3. Building a talent retention Culture – Tamara Erickson

• Generational Diversity – Tamara Erickson

4. “The Risky Business of Hiring Stars” Boris Groysberg

• Talent transfer

5. Leadership Brand – Ulrich and Smallwood

• Your organization is externally recognized for great talent

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Leadership Development – Blended designs

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Winning in Turbulence: Pull the Right Levers for Your Situation, by Darrell Rigby of Bain & Company, Inc., Harvard Business Press, Boston, MA

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