Good post titled What Really Kills Great Companies: Inertia from management guru Gary Hamel. Interesting comparison between organized religion and our own organizations He says “What’s true for churches is true for other institutions: the older and more organized they get, the less adaptable they become. That’s why the most resilient things in our world—biological life, stock markets, the Internet—are loosely organized.”
Graham Cochran, OSU Extension Human Resources
Here is an interesting article from Harvard Business Publishing that I found useful and applies to all of our work in Extension.
Designed for educators (or others with similar responsibilities) with 18 months to three years experience, the Action Leadership Retreat is a professional development opportunity built around simulated on-the-job experiences. Led by a facilitator and two experienced Extension professionals who are trained as observers, ALR is designed to help you evaluate and reflect on your skills in twelve key areas (e.g., conflict management, communication, and interpersonal skills) important for success as an Extension professional.
Your peers have good things to say about ALR. One former participant said:
“By far the most productive in-service I have
ever been involved with. Excellent faculty, well-planned program.”
Space is limited and registrations will be accepted until we reach capacity!
For additional information and to register, go to:
http://extensionhr.osu.edu/resources/newemp/alrinfo2009.pdf
OSU Extension Human Resources