December 2007 Boomer Bulletin
December brings not only tidings of good cheer but hopeful expectations for the New Year. This month learning professional and Human Capital and Learning Symposium veteran Julie Kirsch explores the role of the Firm Training Director. In addition, we also highlight three ways to secure your firm's future. L. Gary Boomer begins by exposing the significant need and options for business continuation. Andrew Hanenkamp offers a look at improving communications between your IT group and the rest of the firm, and Doug Donald shares a strategy based on NCAA tactics to recruit the best talent. Enjoy!
Communication from End-User
to IT
December 11 | Andrew Sterling Hanenkamp Interaction Developer
How many IT groups have faced the issue of working overtime to get some new application or server ready for use—only to find everyone is unhappy with the results? Why is that? The IT group’s goal is to improve the experience and efficiency of the firm’s staff through technology. Yet, there so often seems to be an adversarial relationship between the end-user and IT. Several factors are involved, but let’s focus on one of the most potent ones: communication.
Preparing for Disaster
December 11 | L. Gary Boomer, CPA, CITP, CEO
For years I have observed firms wrestle with the development of disaster recovery and business continuation plans. IT professionals spend countless hours developing a reasonable strategy—and partners vote to do literally nothing rather than fund the project. The time has come for firm owners to recognize that business continuity is not an IT responsibility—but rather one that rests with management.
Performance Consultant: The New Role of the Firm Training Director
December 11 | Julie Kirsch, Director of Learning Services | Reznick Group, PC
What does it really mean to be in the field of Talent Development? True talent development is far beyond the role of training manager, compliance tracker, course developer or trainer. The role has morphed into that of the strategic partner, process improvement specialist, meeting facilitator, interviewer and consultant, advocate for employees and finally the “champion of effective change.”
Lundin, Rael, Dulan highlight 2008 Human Capital and Learning Symposium
December 11 | Eric Hunt Director of Client Relations
The 2008 Human Capital and Learning Symposium is drawing near with a lineup of speakers that is catching the industry's eye.
How to Recruit Talent Like a College Coach
December 11 | Doug Donald Publications Editor
Today's competitive market for talent in the accounting industry is not unlike the same in college athletics. Like NCAA coaches everywhere, firms are searching not only for the best and brightest, but those who fit with the program (or culture). Here are a few tips from the college ranks on how your firm can track down accounting's 'Blue Chip' prospects.