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The global industrial marketplace is undergoing a remarkable and historic transformation spurred by exciting new advancements in technology, the powerful growth of emerging markets, accelerating innovation and the growing complexity of supply chains serving customers in every region of the world.

Never has the need for innovative, global and experienced executive leadership been in more demand but also in such short supply. In virtually every region of the world organizations are now challenged with the issues of talent acquisition, retention, succession and development like never before.

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Developing Mining Leadership in the New Millennium
The global demand for metals and other basic resources continues to increase steadily despite the recent downturn in the world economy. Factors driving demand include population growth and rising living standards and expectations, particularly in underdeveloped and quickly developing countries.
Date: 10/22/2009
Authors: Michael F. O'Callaghan,  Chris Campbell
 
Weathering the Storm: Assessing, Attracting, Retaining and Developing Critical Talent in Basic Materials Sector Right Now
The turbulent global economic environment is forcing senior executives in the basic materials industry to adjust the capabilities and skills of their leadership teams. To better understand the nature of these ongoing leadership talent adjustments, Korn/Ferry conducted interviews with nearly 100 global industry CEOs and senior human resources executives during late 2008 and early 2009. This research yielded some compelling results.
Date: 03/27/2009
Authors: Jay Millen,  David Sapp
 
Leading Talent Management in the Nuclear Industry
New opportunities and challenges confront the nuclear industry as its worldwide renaissance accelerates. Some of the most important questions facing organizations throughout the nuclear supply chain involve resource constraints. These issues, which boil down to steel, technology and people, will obstruct the nuclear industry’s resurgence if they are not properly addressed.  
Date: 01/06/2009
Authors: Iain Manson,  Gordon Orlikow,  Yannick Binvel,  Richard Preng
 
Swords into Plowshares?
Implications for Human Capital in the Aerospace and Defense Industry under a New Administration.
Date: 12/09/2008
Author: Clarke Havener
 
Why, and How, Companies Create Sustainability Programs and Appoint Chief Sustainability Officers
What are the common "trigger points" that launch formal sustainability programs?
Date: 09/30/2008
Author: Lisa L. Walker
 
The 21st Century Supply Chain Executive: Global and Green
Sustainability will be the new metric for the supply chain and will require monitoring internal operations and those of suppliers.
Date: 09/23/2008
Authors: Jay Millen,  Lisa L. Walker
 
A New Acid Test for Supply Chain Talent Management
How has today's flatter world effected leading supply chains and the people who run them?  
Date: 05/27/2008
Authors: Carlos Garcia,  Bill Fello
 
The Automotive Industry's Accelerating Leadership Gap
The North American automotive industry is driving toward a large leadership pothole.  How to they ride it out?
Date: 05/10/2008
Authors: Brad Marion,  Bill Westwood
 
Corporate Sustainability Initiatives - The Next TQM?
As corporate sustainability initiatives evolve, companies are beginning to weave these capabilities more deeply into their organizational processes and culture.
Date: 08/27/2007
Authors: Shelly F. Fust,  Lisa L. Walker
 
Fueling the Need for Change: Alternative Energy's Impact on Leadership in the Forest Sector
The emergence of biofuels is stirring activity in the forest products industry, where biofuels strategies are being developed and new business models are being formed.
Date: 06/27/2007
Authors: Jay Millen,  Sean McBurney
 
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