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Archive for August, 2009

August 31st, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Are you culturally intelligent?

Web site for Assessing Cultural Intelligence

Cultural intelligence refers to an individual’s capability to function effectively across cultures – this can include national, ethnic, organizational as well as other types of culture (Ang & Van Dyne, 2008; Earley & Ang, 2003).

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August 28th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Journal of Business and Psychology

Springer has made full-text access to the Journal of Business and Psychology free for the rest of 2009.

Read the September 2009 issue and browse the archives.

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August 27th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Psychology and E-HR

Check out the current, special issue of the Journal of Managerial Psychology focused on Electronic human resource management and the future of human resource management:

Look for Volume 24 Issue 6 in the library.

 

 

August 26th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

More on innovation – in the social sector

What does it mean to seed innovation – to help a community or a sector create new solutions?  Read about "Seeding Innovation" and discuss ideas with social entreprenuers working globally with the Gates Foundation, IDEO and others .


 

 

 

 

August 25th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Green IT: Data Center Eco-Nomics

Quickly reduce costs and environmental impact through ROI focused Data Center Transformation initiatives

Not only is it possible to gain a rapid ROI from your green computing efforts — while at the same time laying the foundation for the next-gen data center — but in the context of today’s challenging economic climate, doing so is mission-critical.

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August 24th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Enterprise Podcasting & Training

If adult learning theory and the experiential learning cycle are topics that sound too abstract for your taste, listen to Stephen Haines of the Haines Centre for Strategic Management boil it down with Training magazine Senior Writer Margery Weinstein into solutions you can implement.

With free registration you can access the podcast–and lots of other resources on training and e-learning topics.

 

August 21st, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

From Surviving to Thriving: Women in Leadership

 From Surviving to Thriving: Seven Leaders Share Their Stories in the new issue of Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.

They discuss work-life balance and new challenges for women that are more complex to break through than the proverbial glass ceiling.

What are your stories/thoughts? Post a comment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 20th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Women Entrepreneurs Build Peace Through Business

Peace through Business is linking American women entrepreneurs with prospective women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda.

See this YouTube video and read about the grassroots approach to economic development in troubled areas of the world.

Have you mentored someone or volunteered for a project of this kind?  Share your story. Post a comment.

 

 

 

 

August 18th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Read & discuss new, fast innovation

 Read: The New, Faster Face of Innovation  and comment here about your experiences with new innovation and processes that support it in your organization.

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August 18th, 2009    Janet SalmonsSubscribe to comments on this post

Books Relevant to Psychology in Organizations

Whether you are focusing on organizational psychology or just interested in organizations, check out these recommendations from experts in the field.

Use the comment area to add your favorites to the list!