Insight
The tough conversation
By John O. Burdett
Leadership is about a lot of things. It’s about being open to the unexpected. It’s about protecting the core. It’s about nurturing agility. It’s about change. It’s about creating the space for innovation to take hold. No less, it’s about making hard decisions. 
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In addition to being Bedford's Leadership Advisor, John O. Burdett is a highly respected international consultant and author, focusing on what can best be described as re-engineering the leadership process. For reviews of his books and ordering information, visit Orxestra Inc.
If you’re not managing your culture, someone else is
By John O. Burdett
Nature offers lessons to us all. When the wind blows strongest it is the tree with the capability to bend that survives. Growth based on yesterday’s success, rigidity, strength without agility, may well be acceptable when the sun is shining, but in the midst of a gale they are features that will bring down the sturdiest oak. Read more.
Leading during a time of siege
By John O. Burdett
“Ramp-up business development. Release the vitality of those who have a proven track-record in bringing in new business. Drop the drawbridge, raise the portcullis and let your sales talent run free,” says Bedford’s Leadership Advisor, Dr. John Burdett. In this timely piece, Dr. Burdett offers four domains to help leaders guide their teams through challenging times. Read more.
Making the talent management process work
By John O. Burdett
“The cultural impact apart, no organization can afford to put talent management on the backburner,” says Bedford Leadership Advisor, Dr. John Burdett. In this excerpt from his recently released book Myth, Magic, Mindset, Dr. Burdett offers an insightful framework for auditing talent, an imperative for organizations focused on transforming turbulent economic realities into opportunities. Read more.
To lead is to care!
By John O. Burdett
When all is said and done, people want to follow a leader who cares. People want to follow someone who is more than a figurehead, more than an instrument of shareholder value, more than the manifestation of a set of competencies. Read more.
Under Pressure:
Natural Resources Human Capital
By Russ Buckland
The biggest issue facing the Natural Resources market is a shortage of talent in all positions. Read more.
We’re not in Kansas anymore
By Steven Pezim and John O. Burdett
There is huge competitive advantage in helping the client stitch the quilt of tomorrow’s possibility. Read more.
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Bedford in the news
Friday, August 6, 2010
Public sector leaders have much to offer
Dr. Rebecca Shalm recently wrote a piece about the difficulty in transforming a private sector CEO into a public sector leader, and the various skill sets involved with being a public sector CEO. Check out the article via the Financial Post here
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
What's expected of leaders now?
Wallace Immen from The Globe and Mail discusses the shift in attributes that employers are looking for out of their leaders in the wake of the recession. Click Here to find out what you need to know.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Enterprise 2.0 changes what kind of leader you need to be
This article from Rawn Shah at Forbes illustrates the shift that management must take with the variation and growth of digital tools. Click here to read the entire article.
Monday, January 4, 2010
The innovation imperative: How CEOs can deliver the type of innovation they seek
In this article from chiefexecutive.net, Peter Maulik sets out a roadmap to "make the most of the moment, to set your company up for greatness and be in the best position to deliver results in the new decade." Read the article in its entirety here.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Pursuing personal excellence together...
Read this article from chiefexecutive.net which is a Q&A from the world's fastest man Usain Bolt and his coach Glen Mills. It gives some interesting insights into the process of translating potential into achievements.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
How to keep your best executives
In this article from the Wall Street Journal last week, the authours give insight into an often overlooked facet of talent management during tough economic times "Companies that neglect the issue during a downturn maybe in for a nasty surprise when things start looking up." Read the article on the Wall Street Journal website here.
Friday, October 23, 2009
When the complete stranger is better suited than the boss
Check out this article from the Globe & Mail which points to some interesting research that suggests "decision makers who share a psychological connection with their predecessors....are subconsciously motivated to continue past policies and investment rather than make big changes." Read the article in its entirety here.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
No time to waste getting back into fighting form
"Even amid a downturn, unexpected opportunities await executives who can capitalize on their firms' internal strengths" says McKinsey's Jiri Maly in this article that appeared in the Globe & Mail last week. Mr. Maly points to a recent McKinsey study that found adaptable organizations are more likely to thrive coming out of downturn. Read the article on the Globe & Mail website here.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Glint of jobs seen in mining
"I think the optimism is increasing as we go forward" says Bedford Managing Partner Russ Buckland, in this article that appeared in the Financial Post last week. The article posits that mining executives are moving out of "survival mode" and beginning to bolster their teams. Read the whole article on the Financial Post website here.
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