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Politics - rarely discussed, yet always needed - is actually a critical leadership skill. Jane Horan shares insights on understanding and accepting that politics can be a positive good, keeping values intact for career success by providing tips, techniques and stories.

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Talking Equality, Thinking Inclusively

March 19, 2012 @ 11:04 pm posted by Jane Horan

  When we talk about equality, do we automatically think gender?  Moving the conversation to inclusion allows us to broaden the scope and think innovatively.  Diversity (and I would add, inclusion) drives innovation, something every organisation cannot live without.  Yet when we think about building an inclusive work environment, the discussion perpetually ... [Read More]

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Analysis Paralysis – let’s look for solutions

March 9, 2012 @ 1:46 am posted by Jane Horan

Analysis Paralysis – Let’s look for solutions As the Board Room discussion heats up, why not seek solutions instead of statistics.  A decade of discussion, we know the statistics but what about research supporting women in decision making roles from the board room to the executive suite.  Here's a few significant reasons: 1)      Women are more ... [Read More]

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No Time For Politics…

December 15, 2011 @ 7:00 am posted by Jane Horan

  A senior human resource manager running down the hallway huffed,  "I don’t have time for politics.  If this is the way things work - I’m outta here.  Frustrated and upset, this manager had been passed over time and time again for a bigger role He watched his colleagues and counterparts--the more vocal and visible ... [Read More]

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Political Savvy – not hard to master

November 22, 2011 @ 12:07 am posted by Jane Horan

Savvy is a critical leadership skill and becoming politically savvy is not difficult.  The only requirement is a willingness to step outside your comfort zone and confront fears that may be deeply entrenched (or hidden) and no longer recognized for what they are.  Scholars understand organizations as political systems and frames.  ... [Read More]

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