Who Is Slowing You Down? Understanding “Pacers” Part 1

Quick exercise: Make a list of all the people in your org. who are needed on so many projects that their very lack of availability is literally keeping you from hitting deadlines and executing critical init … Read More
By Steve Trautman Dec 29, 2023

A Look Inside ‘Managing Talent Risk’

DEFINITION: Talent Risk Management (TRM) is the process of assessing your current technical/professional capacity* compared to the expected three- to thirty-six-mon … Read More
By Steve Trautman Dec 25, 2023

How To Manage Talent Risk While Improving Your Performance Management Process

Much has been written lately about the need to jettison traditional performance management processes including this piece by McKinsey and a terrific new book by my friend and colleague, Tamra Chandler. On … Read More
By Steve Trautman Dec 22, 2023

Corporate Boards Can Lead on Managing Talent Risk

In my new book on managing talent risk (get your copy here), I want to set a clear standard for how corporate leaders can talk to each other about talent risk. It is clear that this conversation needs to … Read More
By Steve Trautman Dec 18, 2023

A Practical List to Help Measure, Assess, and Manage Talent Risk

One of the most common myths I encounter revolves around the “people part” of business. The misconception is that the risks associated with the biggest investment many companies make every day (headcoun … Read More
By Steve Trautman Dec 15, 2023

Does Anyone Have a Talent Win? Anyone?

Discussing talent satisfaction and positive performance is often neglected. But if you make talent wins a key part of your culture, everybody really will win—and win more often. Raise your hand if you’ … Read More
By Steve Trautman Dec 15, 2023
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