People Development

To start, we can help you determine where your investment in people will do the most good – whether it is through training or the many other methods of employee development. Our work tends to centre on development needs assessment and planning. It often entails:

Defining the skills and knowledge the company now needs (and/or will need) to achieve its goals.

Identifying and assessing the company’s current inventory of skills and knowledge.

Defining the gap between what the company has and what it needs.

Devising and implementing action plans to fill the gap.

Dovetail Partners can and does provide certain types of sit-down training. However, in many cases the delivery of technical and generic training is best left to outside experts who specialize exclusively in that area and have ready-made programs on hand. We can help you identify such providers and select the offerings most appropriate to your company’s needs.

Download a free copy of Stepping Back to Step Ahead: How to Get the Most from Your Firm’s Annual Retreat. Although aimed at professional services firms, this white paper contains practical advice and tips that any type of organization will find helpful.

Learn more about People-Scan, our on-line employee feedback survey. It's an easy and economical way to gain valuable insights about your company's people-related elements, prioritize areas for improvement, and establish a baseline against which future progress can be measured.

We deliver luncheon talks or short seminars to business or professional associations, usually without charge. Past topics have included privacy laws, recruiting and retention, HR management tips and techniques, and marketing professional services. Contact Merv Manthey.