The tough conversation
By John O. Burdett
Leadership is about a lot of things. It’s about being open to the unexpected. It’s about protecting the core. It’s about nurturing agility. It’s about change. It’s about creating the space for innovation to take hold. No less, it’s about making hard decisions. 
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In addition to being Bedford's Leadership Advisor, John O. Burdett is a highly respected international consultant and author, focusing on what can best be described as re-engineering the leadership process. For reviews of his books and ordering information, visit Orxestra Inc.
If you’re not managing your culture, someone else is
By John O. Burdett
Nature offers lessons to us all. When the wind blows strongest it is the tree with the capability to bend that survives. Growth based on yesterday’s success, rigidity, strength without agility, may well be acceptable when the sun is shining, but in the midst of a gale they are features that will bring down the sturdiest oak. Read more.
Leading during a time of siege
By John O. Burdett
“Ramp-up business development. Release the vitality of those who have a proven track-record in bringing in new business. Drop the drawbridge, raise the portcullis and let your sales talent run free,” says Bedford’s Leadership Advisor, Dr. John Burdett. In this timely piece, Dr. Burdett offers four domains to help leaders guide their teams through challenging times. Read more.
Making the talent management process work
By John O. Burdett
“The cultural impact apart, no organization can afford to put talent management on the backburner,” says Bedford Leadership Advisor, Dr. John Burdett. In this excerpt from his recently released book Myth, Magic, Mindset, Dr. Burdett offers an insightful framework for auditing talent, an imperative for organizations focused on transforming turbulent economic realities into opportunities. Read more.
To lead is to care!
By John O. Burdett
When all is said and done, people want to follow a leader who cares. People want to follow someone who is more than a figurehead, more than an instrument of shareholder value, more than the manifestation of a set of competencies. Read more.
Under Pressure:
Natural Resources Human Capital
By Russ Buckland
The biggest issue facing the Natural Resources market is a shortage of talent in all positions. Read more.
We’re not in Kansas anymore
By Steven Pezim and John O. Burdett
There is huge competitive advantage in helping the client stitch the quilt of tomorrow’s possibility. Read more.
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Bedford in the news
Monday, January 04, 2010
The innovation imperative: How CEOs can deliver the type of innovation they seek
In this article from chiefexecutive.net, Peter Maulik sets out a roadmap to "make the most of the moment, to set your company up for greatness and be in the best position to deliver results in the new decade." Read the article in its entirety
here.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Pursuing personal excellence together...
Read this article from
chiefexecutive.net which is a Q&A from the world's fastest man Usain Bolt and his coach Glen Mills. It gives some interesting insights into the process of translating potential into achievements.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
How to keep your best executives
In this article from the Wall Street Journal last week, the authours give insight into an often overlooked facet of talent management during tough economic times "Companies that neglect the issue during a downturn maybe in for a nasty surprise when things start looking up." Read the article on the Wall Street Journal website
here.
Friday, October 23, 2009
When the complete stranger is better suited than the boss
Check out this article from the Globe & Mail which points to some interesting research that suggests "decision makers who share a psychological connection with their predecessors....are subconsciously motivated to continue past policies and investment rather than make big changes." Read the article in its entirety
here.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
No time to waste getting back into fighting form
"Even amid a downturn, unexpected opportunities await executives who can capitalize on their firms' internal strengths" says McKinsey's Jiri Maly in this article that appeared in the Globe & Mail last week. Mr. Maly points to a recent McKinsey study that found adaptable organizations are more likely to thrive coming out of downturn. Read the article on the Globe & Mail website
here.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Glint of jobs seen in mining
"I think the optimism is increasing as we go forward" says Bedford Managing Partner Russ Buckland, in this article that appeared in the Financial Post last week. The article posits that mining executives are moving out of "survival mode" and beginning to bolster their teams. Read the whole article on the Financial Post website
here.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
"Coaching the team" launched by The Bedford Consulting Group and Leadership Advisor Dr. John Burdett
Nothing defines business possibility more clearly than the quality, capability, flexibility and speed of response of the key teams that populate your organization. The Bedford Consulting Group and Leadership Advisor Dr. John Burdett, have launched a
Coaching the team assessment tool. The proprietary workbook will allow team leaders and/or team members to "step back and reflect on the quality of the team that is being led or that they are part of...providing a platform to orchestrate the changes needed to "coach" the team to the next level." Contact The Bedford Consulting Group for more details.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Even in a tough market, execs ready to jump ship
Take a look at
this article which highlights the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) regarding executive tenure.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Times are right for the silent type
Tough times call for a different type of leadership, but what kind of leadership qualities are desirable in our economic environment? We tend to associate the hardened, outgoing leaders who take control and shoot from the hip as the type of leaders that are successful in tough times. But this is not necessarily the case according to workplace expert Jennifer Kahnweiler in her new book
The Introverted Leader: Building on You Quiet Strength, read the synopsis of her argument
here on the Globe & Mail website.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Bedford hosts mining executive roundtable
On May 25th, 2009, Bedford Resources hosted a Mining Executive Roundtable at which some 12 senior executives from a variety of base metal producers, EPCM contractors and intermediate and junior firms attended to discuss, in-camera, how their firms have been dealing with the turbulence in financial markets and the impact on their operations.
The group also discussed how they were planning for the rebound and reviewed some of the results from the recently released Bedford Resources Global Mining Survey.
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