2011 HOT BUSINESSES TOPICS January 2011 Hot Topics for Business in 2011 Retaining Intellectual Capital in the 21st Century 9 Ways To Become A Better Manager in 2011 and Beyond
Follow OI Partners on these social networking sites! Twitter! @OIPartnersInc LinkedIn	Business Concerns Ring True Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Conflict Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, and Talent Retention are topics and concerns that we have heard about from businesses in recent months. I suspect these are ones that ring true for businesses across the board. You can read more in this in our article, Hot Topics For Business in 2011 . We at OI Partners are human resource experts with the skills and experience to assist you with your current concerns. Sincerely, Lateyfa Ali OI Partners - E. K. Ward & Associates (Buffalo, NY) Hot Topics For Business in 2011 Both large and small companies, as well as non-profit organizations, all have several issues and concerns that need to be addressed in 2011.  The scenarios and industries may vary, but the issues and resolutions are basically the same. When talking to employers and human resource professionals, here are some of the top concerns being noted... Retaining Intellectual Capital in the 21st Century It is generally recognized that the Industrial Age has given way to the Age of Intellectual Capital. Companies compete on the basis of the talents of their employees. Corporations that attract and retain the best and the brightest employees achieve dominate market share and the profits that go with it. Yet these intellectual assets are different from the assets of the industrial age. Follow these 10 tips for retaining intellectual capital. 9 Ways To Become A Better Manager in 2011 and Beyond The biggest mistake many managers make is thinking that we clearly know, and understand how our employees see us. The second biggest mistake successful managers make is talking at people rather than with people. This morning I met with my mentor of 20 years -- a very successful business leader who is loved and appreciated by his employees and customers. He shared some excellent tips to motivate and engage employees.