Tools & Resources

In my profession I come across a lot of great tools and resources. Lately many of my colleagues ask me about talent development, education and Millennials. Here are some excellent references:

Federal Contracting Procurement Process Overview,  Congressional Research Service

A government authorized guide to how to get government contracts. I’ve found it to be quite useful.

Body of Knowledge 2.0, Business Architecture Guild

A key resource for understanding the need and impact of business architecture on organizations.  It is a definitive guide about the discipline and skill set.

Building the Leadership Bench, McKinsey & Co./ Partnership for Public Service

A report about what the ideal executive talent pipeline looks like.  It addresses the new demands of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and trends impacting the future of public service.

Building a Global Talent Pipeline, Strategy& (Booz & Company)/PWC

How to find, develop and retain the manufacturing workforce of the future.  It reports the skills shortages US manufacturers are facing.

Inspiring the Next Generation Workforce: 2014 Millennial Impact Report, Achieve/Case Foundation

Discusses the workplace preferences of Millennials.  It provide data about how they engage corporate culture and what drives their retention and productivity.

Big Demands & High Expectations: Deloitte Millennial Survey, Deloitte

A report on the issues that matter most to Millennials.  It contains insights on what they want from business, government, and the future of the workplace. This report also includes an info graphic that depicts trends on how Millennials view innovation and employment: 2014-millennial-survey-infographic

American Millennials, Service Management Group, The Boston Consulting Group and Barkley

A compelling data report about the habits and preferences of Millennials.  It provides analytical support about common attributes along with trends from shopping, dining, travel and causes marketing.

Digest of Education Statistics, US Department of Education

A data report on the state of education in the US at all levels of education.  It also discusses the structure of education and funding activities.

Social Enterprises: A New Model for Poverty Reduction and Employment Generation, European Research Network/United Nations Development Programme

A report on the social costs of transformation, the groups most vulnerable for social exclusion and added value of social enterprises.  It also addresses support policies that create more flexibility for entrepreneurs and stabilizes the emerging social enterprise markets.

Career Development in Best-Practices Organizations: Critical Success Factors, The Journal of Public Sector Management

A dossier on how leading companies achieve high returns on talent.  It presents human resource benchmarks and insights on what drives investments in career development.

Best Practices for Developing a Strong Career Pipeline, LinkedIn

A whitepaper on global recruiting trends and best practices for sourcing talent.  It provides tips for improving pipeline success and engaging passive talent.

Corporate Recruiters Survey, Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

A comprehensive survey of Fortune 100 companies and regional hiring trends including demand compensation and placement.  It also discusses recruiter behavior and emerging trends.

Managing Cross-Functional Teams: Balancing Team Needs & Functional Lines, MindTools

An insightful essay on how to develop cross-fucntional teams in the workplace.  It provides step-by-step tips on how managers can create more solvent team dynamics.

Generation We, Eric Greenberg & Karl Weber

A thought-provoking book about the impact of Millennials on world culture and context of the development.  It establishes great benchmarks for understanding Millennials and as generation and social trends influenced by their arrivals.

Organizational Models for Innovation, InnovationPoint, LLC

This article explores different types of organizational models and team structures that support strategic innovation and growth.  It highlights case studies and offers unique ways to capitalize on their talent.