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By Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov AI is transforming work and business at an extraordinary speed. It promises to automate not only manual tasks but also decisions, problem-solving, interactions, and even creative processes. When talent is scarce (and most will agree it is),  this must be good news. But it raises a provocative question: If AI can alleviate talent scarcity, will talent management remain relevant? Our answer is yes — though the reasons  may evolve.  How We Got He

If you scroll through any thread on Reddit's r/CareerGuidance asking people what changed their careers, you’ll notice something fascinating. It’s often stories about saying yes to something everyone else ignored. One user wrote, “I work in land surveying. I was a field guy, and the company wanted another person in the office. No one wanted to do it, so I did. I’m now on my way to being licensed and I work from home. I guess doing what other people don’t want to do.”  (u/ cam

We all agree talent matters. The question is: Will you get better at managing it? To help you think through your talent agenda, we’ve...

Let’s get one thing straight: If you're not managing your personal brand, you're leaving your career to chance. In a world of portfolio...

How to Win with More Talent – One Hire at a Time By Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov When it comes to driving performance through talent,...

The Edge You Need Two people. Same job. Same company. Same disruption. One adapts, grows, and leads. The other fades into irrelevance....

By Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov  The workplace has undergone a profound transformation in how it expresses care for employees, an arc...

Let’s start with a brutal truth: talent is your only real competitive advantage. Not random acts of HR. Not slogans. Not your shiny new...

Why Do We Leave? On this Thanksgiving weekend, it’s natural to reflect on what we’re thankful for. Yet, when it comes to our jobs, that...

This week marks a cherished annual tradition in the world of wine: the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau 2024. Across the globe, wine...

In the first part of this series , we explored the "What" of career conversations—how to use the Career Conversation framework to shape...

When was the last time you told your career story? Was it an interview? A team meeting? With a potential business partner? The truth is,...

By Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov With national elections on the horizon in the USA, the workplace can become a microcosm of broader...

Happy 4th of July to all those celebrating Independence Day! As our American friends celebrate, we reflect on a career question each of...

We encourage the career minded to “multiply their opportunities”, that is, be open to a range of possibilities, evaluating each against...

With the performance review season on us, many of us face the daunting task of self-assessment. It’s a common practice, but often not...

(Listen to the podcast version of this blog here). From an overheard conversation: "You are done with your appraisals? Already? How'd you...

Ready to reach your goals? Discover the power of discipline over motivation. Learn 5 practical strategies to boost productivity.

As the year draws to a close, it's a time of reflection, a moment to ponder our career journeys. Are we moving purposefully towards our...