HSM Inspiring Ideas
Included In Your January Newsletter
Obama's First Priority: Hiring the Right People
Teamwork Leadership & Suffering
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Tata Case Study

This case study from the World Business Forum explains how Tata Sons, Ltd. and Tata Group are leveraging a strategy of globalization and connecting with communities to:
 
  • Diversify their businesses
  • Reduce the impact of the economic slowdown 
  • Expand their global operations


 

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Greetings!

Happy 2009 from all of us at HSM!
 
On beginning a brand new year, popular columnist Dr. Frank Crane (1861-1928) once said:
 
"The gist of New Year's Day is: try again."
 
January 20th, 2009 marked the beginning of a new Obama administration promising "change" and "a new era of responsibility." With these come a new set of opportunities and challenges in what is a rapidly changing business environment.
 
To help you navigate the new directions business is taking, your January issue of Inspiring Ideas includes the following items we have selected to help you as you lay the foundation for a successful 2009 and beyond:
 
  • "Obama's First Priority: Hiring the Right People" an article written by leading talent expert Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, ranked by BusinessWeek among the world's most influential headhunters.

  • "Teamwork, Leadership and Suffering" a piece written by bestselling author and teamwork expert Patrick Lencioni explaining the role of suffering as a key element on the path to greatness.


  • "Secrets of an HR Superstar" by Bill Conaty, legendary head of HR for General Electric, shares his insights on the secrets to a successful people strategy along with strategies for developing and nurturing leaders.

  • Free download of a World Business Forum case study showing some of the strategies Tata sons, Ltd. and Tata Group are executing to address the challenges of the current business environment.


Note: Early pricing for the 2009 World Business Forum and 2009 World Innovation Forum events ends this Friday January 23rd.

We have included two limited-time special offer coupons at the end of this email to help you register for these events at the lowest prices available.

Claudio Fernandez-Araoz
With Barack Obama as President of the U.S. in the middle of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Job No. 1 for him is to make great people decisions when picking the members of his team. Renowned HR expert Claudio Fernandez-Aráoz suggests the four steps President Obama should take in this special article.

Patrick Lencioni - Team building expert

Team expert and best-selling author Patrick Lecioni says:

"When people fear suffering more than they should, they ironically experience unnecessary anguish and stress. Beyond that, some would say that worrying actually increases the likelihood that what is being feared will happen." 
 
 
Bill Conaty - GE HR SuperstarGeneral Electric Co.'s
(GE) legendary reputation in talent management owes much to one man: Bill Conaty.

In his 40 years at GE, including 13 as head of human resources, he helped to shape the modern face of HR. Discover the secrets behind Bill Conaty's legendary status as an HR Superstar.
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Sincerely,
 

George Levy
eBusiness Director
HSM Americas, inc.
 
 
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