IN THE NEWS – Research Supports (Pre)Testing’s Impact on Learning and Knowledge Transfer

Here is the closing line of this fascinating New York Times article on testing, “…But the emerging study of pretesting flips that logic on its head. 'Teaching to the test’ becomes ‘learning to … Read More
By Steve Trautman Feb 23, 2024

IN THE NEWS – Talent Risk Problem? Disney Stock Down 2% Over Succession Plan Collapse

The Forbes.com headline reads, “With Staggs Out, Disney Investors Left Wondering Why Bob Iger's Succession Plan Fell Apart.”  When one person can move a stock price for a company like Disn … Read More
By Steve Trautman Jan 08, 2024

IN THE NEWS: Boeing, Air Force One, and How Knowledge Transfer Will Stem Boeing’s Risk of Talent Loss

This article in our Seattle newspaper (Seattle Times, Sept. 14, 2012) illustrates the dramatic nature of the risk of talent loss and skilled worker shortage. The article looks at the planned move of the A … Read More
By Steve Trautman Nov 06, 2023

Open Letter to Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Re: Risk of Losing All the Tumblr Talent She Just Bought

Dear Marissa: It was great to see the New York Times headline this weekend touting Yahoo’s purchase of Tumblr and other start ups. The deal presents a great opportunity to tap into Tumblr’s 117 mil … Read More
By Steve Trautman Oct 18, 2023

In The News: Cisco, John Chambers, and Executive Transitions in Knowledge Transfer

When John Chambers took to the stage last month to lead Cisco System Inc.’s annual financial analyst conference, many were wondering if it would be for the last time. After more than 16 years at the he … Read More
By Steve Trautman Oct 11, 2023

In the News: Employers Gotta Dance with Who’s at the Party

Peter Capelli’s recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “Why Companies Aren’t Getting the Employees They Need,” notes a complaint that is both concerning and paradoxical. Cappelli opens sayin … Read More
By Steve Trautman Oct 09, 2023
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