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EDITOR’S LETTER FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL V O L . 2 5 / N O . 4 J u n e /J u l y 2 0 0 8 EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Meredith Birchall-Spencer Art & Design Marianna Gajewska Associate Editor Duff McCutcheon Legal Editor Malcolm MacKillop, Partner Hodgson Shields DesBrisay O’Donnell MacKillop Squire LLP Contributors Annie Hsu, John Johnson, Michelle Morra, Carly Pelham, Stuart Stark, Jay Somerset, Catherine Thomas HRPA Chief Executive Officer William Greenhalgh Director, Finance and Administration Gary Monk Director, Events and Sponsorship Marta Pawych Director, Government and External Relations, General Counsel Stephen Rotstein Director, Marketing and Membership Chris Larsen Director, HR Excellence Claude Balthazard, PhD N AY L O R Publisher Bob Phillips Project Manager Kim Davies Sales Manager Derek Kuzina Editor Janine Strom Layout & Design Emma Law Advertising Art Elaine Connell Advertising Sales Manager Wayne Jury Advertising Sales Representatives Gordon Jackson, Cheryll Oland, Dawn Stokes, Norma Walchuk Research Elsbeth Russell EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Angela Aubry, Regional HR Director, Cintas Canada Ltd. Monica Beauregard, CHRP, President, Bridgepoint Inc. Dr. Nick Bontis, Director, Institute for Intellectual Capital Research Inc. Robert Canuel, CHRP, VP Human Resources, Hallmark Canada Inc. Cheryl Fry, CHRP, Senior Manager, Performance Excellence, CBC Television Alex Gallacher, CHRP, Partner, Engage HR Solutions Mary-Jane Irvine, CHRP, Manager, HR, The Canadian Kennel Club Suzanne L. Jaekel, CHRP, Director, HR, Trudell Medical Marketing Ltd. Simone MacIsaac, CHRP, HR Manager, Torkin Manes Cohen Arbus, LLP Theresa O’Connell, CHRP, VP, Human Resources, Redwood Custom Communications Inc. Mary-Alice Vuicic, CHRP, Senior VP, HR & Organizational Development, Shoppers Drug Mart HR PROFESSIONAL is published six times per year for the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), 2 Bloor St. West, Suite 1902, Toronto, ON, M4W 3E2, tel. 416-923-2324, toll-free 1-800-387-1311, fax 416-923-7264, e-mail info@hrpa.ca, www.hrpa.ca. HRPA’s vision is to be a global leader in advancing the human resources profession as the essential driver of business strategy and organizational success. As the premier HR association in Canada, HRPA is internationally recognized and sought out for its knowledge, innovation and leadership. With more than 17,000 members in 28 chapters in Ontario, and other locations around the world, HRPA connects its membership to an unmatched range of HR information resources, events, professional development and networking opportunities. HR Professional magazine is published by Naylor (Canada), Inc. 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 2001, Toronto, ON M4W 3E2, Tel. 1-800-665-2456 – Winnipeg or 1-800-461-4828 – Toronto, Fax 1-800-709-5551. www.naylor.com © 2008 Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of HRPA or a license from Access Copyright. For a license, visit www.accesscopyright.ca or call 1-800-893-5777. SUBSCRIPTIONS (Prices include shipping and handling) $29 per year in Canada; $49 per year in the United States; $69 per year International. $60 of membership dues are allocated for subscription to HR Professional. Published articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect the views of HRPA. ISSN 847-9453 HRPA of Ontario is proud to be a founding member of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations. Published May 2008/HRP-S0308/7051 A s we finish up our leadership issue, the Democratic nomination campaign is going full bore in the United States. What’s interesting about this race is that both candidates—Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton—personify two very different leadership styles. Obama is a transformational leader. He is the visionary, but everyone participates in the vision. Instead of putting forth a plan, he works with constituents to devise one together. His role is to provide inspiration and judgment; and instead of controlling the process, he delegates tasks and responsibilities to his team. Clinton, by all accounts, is a transactional leader. She is managerial—not only providing the vision, but devising a clear plan on how to carry it out. People know what they need to do to execute that vision and are rewarded for meeting objectives. Who comes on top will show us what kind of leadership America wants right now. As of this writing, it appears Obama’s approach may win out—largely because it appeals to young people. Beyond his collaborative approach, Obama is very aggressive in targeting the younger demographic. Early in his campaign, Obama hired 24-year-old Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes to leverage social networking sites to win voters—a strategy that’s been so successful it could tip the scales in Obama’s favour. Regardless of who wins, the race itself is indicative of how critical “the leader” is to achieving any goal—be it winning an election or increasing an organization’s customer base. All engagement studies have shown employees want to be part of a leader’s vision. They want to be trusted, consulted, challenged and engaged by their organizations and in their daily work. If not, they become disconnected and unmotivated, which reduces productivity and, ultimately, proﬁts. The leaders of today and tomorrow must recognize this. Right now This issue covers leadership in a variety of ways, including process obstacles that undermine leaders (page 36), the female leadership vacuum (page 22), how to develop a succession plan (page 41), professional coaching (page 39) and the differences in leadership styles of men and women (page 54). Enjoy! Meredith Birchall-Spencer This publication is printed on 50 per cent recycled coated sheet, 15 per cent post consumer waste, acid- and chlorine-free paper stock. CANADIAN PUBLICATIONS MAIL PRODUCT SALES AGREEMENT #40064978 Postage Paid at Winnipeg 6 June/July 2008 HR P R OF E S S I ON A L http://www.naylor.com http://www.accesscopyright.ca

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HR Professional - June/July 2008 Contents Editor's Letter Contributors Leadership Matters Upfront Legal Compensation The Broad Perspective Leading by Example On Message Strategy Talent Management HR 101 Case Study Interview with J.P. Pawliw-Fry Off the Shelf The Last Word HR Suppliers Guide 2008 Calendar of Events

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