CaribHRForum's 2009 Podcast Series

Balancing the Scales Between Business and Human Resources

The year 2009, was predicted to be the most challenging year for the world at large and the Caribbean is no exception.

Our objective is to ascertain from regional CEOs how Caribbean businesses intend to maintain their competitiveness and effectively manage their human resources during these difficult times?

Numerous organizations are being forced to cut costs and as a result of this companies are losing human capital. How does one stay effective and relevant amidst this crisis? What are some of the strategic decision-making tools being employed by organizations to prevent a collapse of their businesses?

The Psychology of Change

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Dr. Lsemaj-200903_01eachim Semaj is a Jamaican psychologist and consultant who I had the fortune to interview a few weeks ago after he presented at the Jamaica Employer’s Federation conference on the topic - Mastering the Psychology of Change: Learning from the Past, Managing the Present, Reading The Future.

He’s also a member of CaribHRForum and some more information on the work he does can be found at his site:  The JobBank.

Click on the arrow below to hear the podcast which is a little over 30 minutes in length.

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Mark Mayberry Interview

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

markmayberryMark Mayberry recently presented at the JEF 2009  Convention in Ocho Rios.  He’s an expert customer service, and in motivating employees to deliver better service.

His website describes the work he does with companies, as well as his book:  Building the Dream Workforce.  Click here to be taken to Mark’s website: markmayberry.com

Length of time:  24 minutes

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Interview with Tom Crane

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

crane-tom-cranePodcast interview with Tom Crane based on the speech he gave to the Jamaica Employer’s Federation Convention in April 2009.  Tom is the author of “The Heart of Coaching,”  and both his book and work are detailed on his website — www.craneconsulting.com

Length of time:  34 minutes

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Speech by Jack Welch

Friday, June 13th, 2008

jack_welchIn 2007, Jack Welch gave a speech at the Cave Hill School of Business at their Caribbean International Leadership Summit.

The audios for his extraordinary speech are still available online at the following link, and it includes a priceless interchange with the Prime Minister of Barbados.

Unfortunately the audios are no longer available online.  However, the transcript is available below.

[Click here to hear Jack Welch at the Cave Hill Conference (note that there are 2 files).]

P.S.  I went the next step and found someone to develop a full transcript of the recording which can be read by clicking here.

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Interview with Douglas Orane - CEO of GraceKennedy & Co.

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Interview with Douglas Orane by Francis Wade at the HRMAJ Conference 2007

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The DVD of the interview is available for purchase from the HRMAJ secretariat.
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Interview with Roger Bell - A Trinidadian Executive in Jamaica

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Francis Wade of Framework Consulting interviewing Roger Bell, GM of Confectionery and Snacks (Jamaica) Ltd., subsidiary of Associated Snacks Industries Ltd., on being a successful Trinidadian Executive in Jamaica.

 
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