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Leadership Development: Buy or Build?
The decision to “build or buy” should be made within the context of a broader organizational strategy for leader development, including a discussion of business requirements and desired outcomes.
Growing the Internal Leadership Pipeline
Many organizations grapple with the question: “Should we build or buy our leadership talent?” When an organization’s strategy is to build a robust leadership pipeline, it is not always a straightforward endeavor. Let’s take a look at some key considerations for laying the groundwork for a successful internal leader development program, and how to assess the impact of your leader development efforts.
Ensuring inclusive learning with remote teams
Share this page Written by David Hosmer and Claudia Montoya-Andrews on 10 March 2021 in Features Features As we continue to experience unprecedented social, economic, and pandemic challenges, L&D practitioners have focused on learning continuity. With many organisations transitioning to remote work, how can organisations ensure that all employees are included and have the support and access to inspire workplace learning?
Veterans Day: The Yearning For Service
As his father stood over the hole, he waved a letter. Malcolm heard him and looked up. He was going, no doubt about it. There was nothing he could do about it. The young G. Malcolm Jameson graduated from Sioux Falls Washington High School in 1945. If you know your history, Washington was an institutional powerhouse at that time. (He played for the Howard Wood.) So was his family. Malcolm’s grandfather, George, was the warden at the South Dakota Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. He started in 1920.
ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket Review
SUMMARY ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket The ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket is a full-zip, waterproof-breathable, 3-layer hooded shell that weighs 5.6 oz (159 g). - $259 at ZPacks.
Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Quilt Review
Introduction The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Ultralight Top Quilt is an affordable, semi-customizable down quilt that is offered in a variety of colors, fill weights (i.e., temperature ratings), foot box types, lengths, and widths. The quilt featured in this review is rated for 30 F (-1 C), has a "wide" width (55 in / 140 cm), standard length (5 ft 7 in to 6 ft 2 in / 170 cm to 187 cm), and a sewn footbox.
‘Lucky To Be Alive’
“Don’t make it about me. It’s supposed to be about Vietnam.” Those are the words of Yanktonian Daryl Merkwan. In his mind, as a combat veteran, he’s right. It seems as if no veteran wants to talk about himself. It’s about that mystical bond shared between combat veterans. We can and should thank all veterans, but it’s also nice to shake a man’s hand, look him in the eye, and say “Thank you for your service.” And you can’t do that unless you know a little about him. Here is Daryl’s story.
Slingfin Splitwing UL Tarp Review
The SplitFin SplitWing UL Tarp is a modular 24 oz (680 g), 1-2 person shelter that attempts to bridge the gap between minimalist tarps and fully enclosed tents. It sets up more easily than a flat tarp and is more adaptable to varying conditions than a traditional double-wall tent due to its modular nature. It is intended as a one-man shelter but can be used by two gram-conscious hikers, especially if one of them is tiny or using a three-quarter length pad.
‘Big Red One’ Lands Again
“I am proud of the 1st Division. We had esprit de corps,” said Ed Morrissette. As you will see, Ed is one of those rare men who enlisted in the infantry before World War II began and served until the war ended. And, when you consider that his division, The Big Red One, saw a large amount of combat, it is simply amazing that he made it through the war without a scratch. Ed’s landing on Omaha Beach was not his first. On Nov. 8, 1942, the Big Red One landed on a beach near Arzew in Algeria.
A Ranger Hits The Beach
It was his first day of combat, and it had been incredibly dangerous. He could have died on the ship as it motored into the beach. He could have died crossing Omaha Beach, and 10 more times on the beach. He could have died getting off the beach and climbing up the hillside where Germans were well entrenched. And, he could have died advancing toward Vierville. Adrenaline must have coursed through Capt. John Raaen Jr.’s veins non-stop for 24 hours.
D-Day Plus 75
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a profile written by David Hosmer of World War II veterans who took part in the 1944 D-Day invasion. Two more profiles can be found on pages 10-11 of this section, plus two others are in the special D-Day insert included in today’s Press & Dakotan ——— Two Yankton County men arrived at Normandy aboard LSTs, otherwise known as Landing Ship, Tanks.
Population-Based Analysis of Firearm Injuries among Young Children in the United States, 2010–2015 - Alan Cook, David Hosmer, Laurent Glance, Bindu Kalesan, Jordan Weinberg, Amelia Rogers, Cpt Susan Schultz, Cpt Timothy Gilligan, Brian Gross, Tawnya Verno
Article Information Article first published online: May 1, 2019; Issue published: May 1, 2019 Alan Cook, M.D., David Hosmer, Ph.D., Laurent Glance, M.D., Bindu Kalesan, Ph.D., M.P.H., Jordan Weinberg, M.D., Amelia Rogers, M.D., Cpt Susan Schultz, M.D., Cpt Timothy Gilligan, D.O., Brian Gross, B.S., Tawnya Vernon, B.A., Jeanette Ward, M.S.-C.R., Turner Osler, M.D., M.S., Frederick Rogers, M.D., M.S. * Trauma Research Program, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler, Arizona; † Division of...
Navigation & GPS App Reviews & Gear Guide
With the rise of the smartphone within the last decade there has been a corresponding rise in navigation apps. As the hardware has become more durable with longer battery life, as well as the growing affordability in solar powered chargers and battery banks, the use of a smartphone as navigation in the field has become much more practical than it has been in the past.
For Maurice Ekeren, Military Life Was A Real Eye-Opener
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series of profiles by Dave Hosmer of Yankton spotlighting area Korean War veterans. Maurice Ekeren stepped off a bus. He was about to experience Marine boot camp life in San Diego. It was February 1952, and the sun’s rays beating on him were a lot warmer than those in South Dakota. The temperature was comfortable, but he and every man in his group were about to forget the weather. Over a loud speaker came the following. “Get out! Stand at attention.
Cornette Recalls His Return Home
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series of profiles by Dave Hosmer of Yankton spotlighting area Korean War veterans. Young men sent to war have different thoughts than their parents. Young men begin with a sense of excitement, while parents fear the unknown. Only when the war is over does the anxiety abate, and only a parent knows this. John Cornette’s mother, Francis, flew to California to see him before he left for Korea. “That was the first and only time that my mother flew.
For Bridge, Military, Football Go Together
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series of profiled by Dave Hosmer of Yankton spotlighting area Korean War veterans. Does Cliff Bridge like football more than military life, or is it the other way around? There is no way to measure it, but in the end they are kind of similar. And that helps to understand Cliff. Cliff grew up in Wagner with four sisters and six brothers. Their home must have been busy, and one would suspect that the boys were always ready for some type of game. Perhaps it was football.
Great Memories Of A Generous Friend
Many years ago, Ronald “Skip” Graff invited me to pheasant hunt on his ground located near Irene. He was a legal client of mine, and I had mentioned to him that I had previously hunted ringnecks. The extent of my hunting, however, is limited to opening-day weekend. Nevertheless, I relented, and we enjoyed an afternoon of walking through fields, conversing about every conceivable topic and taking in the South Dakota vistas.Not many people can claim to have been so lucky.
Alcohol Stove Comparison: Trail Designs (12-10 and Kojin) vs. Zelph (Starlyte and Starlyte Mod)
Enjoy this free preview of Members-only content. Login or Subscribe to see it all. The Trail Designs "12-10" and Kojin, and the Zelph Starlyte and Starlyte "Mod" are four lightweight alcohol stoves of interest to our community. They are simple, lightweight, durable, low-cost, and functional designs. With each of them weighing around 16 g (0.5 oz), the factors to consider in evaluating their performance include fuel consumption and boil time in a variety of environmental conditions.
Memories Of Tet | Community | yankton.net
Fifty years ago, in the early morning hours of Jan. 30, 1968, the Tet Offensive began. Tet, a Vietnamese New Year celebration, was the date chosen to execute a North Vietnamese military plan. At least 85,000 troops would rise up and attack American and South Vietnamese (ARVN) troops in the larger South Vietnamese cities and American bases.On this anniversary, it is appropriate to ask whether the Tet Offensive has had lasting impact upon America.
An Unforgettable Fight
I was meeting with men of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division near the swimming pool at the Kelly Inn in Yankton. The night before, over a glass of wine, a friend casually noted that this group was in town. “Gee, I’d sure like to meet them.” Now, here I was with them as chlorine ripped through my nose and kids splashed water and yelled.
Yankton Press & Dakotan: Community
The vista is serene, but he wasn’t staying. He planned on joining the Army Air Corps. Gene enlisted in January 1940 with a friend, Luverne Doty. Some families had a military lineage which impelled them to enlist, but not Gene. His Father had not served during the Great War and Gene’s reason for enlisting was simple.
World War II: Two December Events Remembered
The SS Leopoldville was a converted troop ship that had been used many times during 1944 to deliver troops from England to France. It was on a similar trip the day before Christmas in 1944. Landing troops and materials in deeper water ports was preferable, but the Germans had sabotaged most of them. The Leopoldville was heading to Cherbourg, France. Aboard ship were the men of the 262nd Regiment in the 66th Division. They had been ordered to replace the 94th division at Brittany.
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