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I am putting together a training class for managers on employee career development. The overall theme being getting employees in the right job by helping employees focus on their strengths (and the th
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Recommendation for a book on career development
posted at 2/16/2011 6:13 AM EST
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I am putting together a training class for managers on employee career development. The overall theme being getting employees in the right job by helping employees focus on their strengths (and the things they like to do) which will help them identify the right position. I'd like to read more on the topic so if anyone has a recommendation on a book I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance! |
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Recommendation for a book on career development
posted at 2/23/2011 4:35 AM EST
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First: 2/23/2011 Last: 4/27/2011 |
Amanda,
You may want to check out StrengthsFinder 2.0 & Strengths Based Leadership. The StrengthsFinder book also has an assessment that goes with it, so readers can identify their top 5 strengths and see how they can play to their strengths in their position/job. Best of luck! Courtney Pike JB Training Solutions www.jbtrainingsolutions.com |
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Recommendation for a book on career development
posted at 2/23/2011 4:46 AM EST
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Try the book StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath of Galllup Management. I use this in a course on T&D I teach to HR majors (almost all working adults), and most of them say this was the highlight of the course. The book provides a password to an on-line assessment instrument that gives the employee a list of their top 5 strengths. Gallup's theory is to know your top 5 and develop these even more. There are several organizations here in the Twin Cities that encourage all employees to take the assessment. They use it in manager-employee discussions for development and for better fitting employees to jobs. The feedback I hear is that this is very helpful for both management and employees. For each of the 34 themes, the book gives practical suggestions, called Ideas for Action, for further development. And a section titled Working with Others Who Have (Theme), tips for dealing with those who have other strengths. All in all, a very helpful book. |
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Recommendation for a book on career development
posted at 2/23/2011 6:35 AM EST
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I second the suggestion regarding Strengths Finder 2.0. Wells Fargo and Proctor and Gamble are two companies I am aware of the use Strengths Finder. In addition, a book based on Myers-Briggs types that I have used is called Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type by Paul Tieger. It discusses potential careers based on type but provides a lot of options to consider-so it does not box someone in.I have found it to be very accurate in identifying a good career match. |
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Recommendation for a book on career development
posted at 2/23/2011 10:22 AM EST
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Please refer to a company called BestWorkData.com. Often an assessment tool is helpful in identifying traits and skills that are best suited for some jobs. Robert and Chuck and Stacye would be happy to talk to you. |
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Recommendation for a book on career development
posted at 2/23/2011 10:39 AM EST
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You will be really happy to meet my colleague, Diane Kubal, of Fulcrum Network, Inc. She is in the process of writing a unique book on the topic of matching talent to the job. She focuses on finding the talent. See what she can reveal to help you with your questions. Feel free to tell her Chavah Golden sent you to her. dk@fulcrumnetwork.com |
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Recommendation for a book on career development
posted at 2/23/2011 10:50 AM EST
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You might also check the services of Growth Team. I offer myself as a Thinking Partner at a very low fee. I have been in the training/OD/recruitment/writing/learning game designer, etc. world for a long time.
As a result, I have a broad and deep perspective. training professionals and authors who deal with leadership venues hire me as a Thinking Partner. Together, we attack the blind spots, solidify thinking, test ideas, and much more. Little did I know how valuable this service would become. You can see more, try a FREE session, or download some FREE tools at www.GrowthTeamServices.com. |
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