Perceptive Perspectives for 2008
The holidays are over, and it’s time to get fully reconnected with the world. I can’t say that I took much time off (note to self for next year), but it’s always a great opportunity to slow down a bit, take stock of what’s happened and give some thought to where I want to focus my attention during 2008.
My blog is almost 3 months old, and for the most part I’ve met my commitment to myself to average close to 2 posts per week — 2.15 to be exact. For any of you that are blogging regularly, it’s not easy to find the time to write that consistently. And as I’ve been talking to other bloggers, I’m told that identifying some themes can help make that easier, so that’s the focus of today’s post — what to expect in 2008, highlighting some perspectives that you’ll (hopefully) continue to find perceptive (pithy, huh!).
Look for the following themes in my writing for 2008:
- The launch of Strategic Human Capital Management at Lawson: I’ve always been honest about my bias, so you’re going to have to hear about this one. But I promise to give you a range of perspectives (except those that will get me into big trouble with the SEC) about what we’re doing, how it’s going, and what people are saying about it.
- Evolution of Web 2.0 and HR Technology: Ever since the HR technology conference in Chicago, I’ve been talking regularly to analysts and press about our work here. I’ve also been making a concerted effort to probe the topic with prospective and current customers to really see if there’s something beyond the hype. I’ll continue that discussion, and even try to get some customer perspective from the trenches.
- I love leadership development, and in particular, those differentiating characteristics in leadership that separate good from great. I’ve blogged a few times about leading with influence, so I’m going to focus on that topic from a few perspectives: my work as a leader, the impact of those traits that I observe in others, and how a ’soft’ attribute can be measured and leveraged to competitive advantage (with some focus on technology). We’ll see where this one goes, but if you picture me on a soapbox, you’ll be getting the point.
On with 2008 — Happy New Year!
