Gordon, P. A., & Overbey, J.A. (2019). Advances in the technology of managing people: Contemporary issues in business. Emerald Publishing Limited. Read Chapter 4, Employee Engagement in 3D Virtual Learning Environments: A Digitized HRD Framework Model for Leadership and Learning.
This chapter provides students with information to assist in understanding why it is important for employee engagement within the employee lifecycle.
Jackson, P., & Carruthers, C. (2019). Data driven business transformation: How to disrupt, innovate and stay ahead of the competition. ProQuest Ebook Central. Read Chapter 5, People.
This chapter of the textbook is a guide to assist the IT Manager on how to staff the IT department. Describes the manager with information to think about as you choose the person for your organization. Discusses how important it is to choose the correct person.
Langer, A. M., & Yorks, L. (2018). Strategic information technology: Best practices to drive digital transformation. ProQuest Ebook Central. Read Chapter 3, The Strategic Advocacy Mindset.
Read Chapter 5, Patterns of a Strategically Effective CIO.
Read Chapter 6, Lessons Learned and Best Practices.
These chapters provide an outline of where IT leaders should focus on when creating changes within the IT environment. Examines what role each stakeholder has and how to ensure they are on board with implementation. They also provide the best practices for success.
Kwon, K., & Park, J. (2019). The life cycle of employee engagement theory in HRD research. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 21(3), 352–370. This article provides knowledge regarding the importance of ensuring that employees are engaged. Provides results from research performed on employee engagement in a human resource department.
Rostron, S. S. (2013). Business coaching: Wisdom and practice. ProQuest Ebook Central. Read Chapter 5, Exploring and Understanding Coaching Models.
Read Chapter 6, Diversity, Personality, and Culture.
These chapters provide key insight for the manager when creating the right culture within the work environment. It will help mangers to provide information on how to create a culture that will assist in the retention stage of the employee life cycle. These chapters also discuss the various coaching models and other key characteristics to consider when coaching individuals.
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