Talent
Standardized Tests & Talent Mismatch
Do you remember that “whiz-kid” in your grad/undergrad class who was expected to be the next Bill Gates or Warren Buffet? And do you remember that “invisible” guy who was just happy to score a “B” and was destined to flip burgers for the rest of his life? And do you know where there are today? [...]
Geniuses, Collaboration & Stubbornness
Malcolm Gladwell talks about the importance of stubbornness and collaboration in problem-solving, and how long it takes to master any challenge. He observes, ‘Modern problems require persistence more than genius, and we ought to value quantity over quality when it comes to intelligence… When you’re dealing with something as complex and as difficult as Fermat’s [...]
Role of Power in Talent Management
James Surowiecki talks about the evolving role of power in a time when change comes fast and furious and technology-enabled, bottom-up innovation competes with our inherent desire to obey authority. About James Surowiecki: James Surowiecki is the foremost authority on how to harness the collective wisdom of your organization for competitive advantage. He has written [...]
