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The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with award‐winning author Professor Samuel Culbert.

The paper provides an interview with Samuel Culbert, author of get Rid of the Performance Review!

In the interview, Culbert discusses the illogical nature of performance reviews, and proposes an alternative discursive and collaborative approach.

Culbert puts forward his concept of the performance preview, and opines on the role the HR function can play in creating more open boss‐subordinate relationships.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Tim Ringo.

The paper interviews Tim Ringo, co‐author of Calculating Success: How the New Workplace Analytics will Revitalize your Organization.

The paper tells how Ringo came to co‐author the book, outlines the four key questions companies must ask themselves in order to be successful, and discusses future trends.

The paper discusses the six‐step framework that will allow for a meaningful evaluation and application of workforce data.

The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Mark W. Schaefer

The paper provides an interview with Mark W. Schaefer, author of Return on Influence.

Mark W. Schaefer is a shining example of what can be achieved through the social web. While he is a marketing consultant of some renown with over 30 years experience, he has also grown a business, been invited to speak at numerous conferences, and attained a lecturing position at Rutgers University, all as a result of his social media activity. He was recently named amongst Forbes magazine's “Power 50” social media influencers, and his blog “{grow}” was ranked in the Power 150 by AdAge magazine. He has written two books on the subject: the first, entitled The Tao of Twitter, offers practical examples of how you can develop a successful Twitter strategy. His most recent book, Return on Influence, looks at the rise of influence marketing, and how companies are attempting to leverage relationships with these celebrities of the social web in order to create brand buzz.

The interview discusses the implications of influencer marketing, on offers tips on how companies can incorporate this into their social media strategy.

The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Professor M.S. Rao.

The interview is conducted by an independent interviewer.

Professor M.S. Rao is a leadership development practitioner with over 30 years' experience. He has written 16 books, including Secrets of Your Leadership Success – The 11 Indispensable E's of a Leader, and Smart Leadership: Lessons for Leaders. In his book Soft Leadership: Make Others Feel More Important, Professor Rao advances his model for soft leadership, blending characteristics of soft skills training with traditional leadership theory. This approach is endorsed by management guru David Ulrich, who provided the foreword for the book. Professor Rao also maintains two popular blogs, http://profmsr.blogspot.com (Where Knowledge is Wealth) and http://professormsraoguru.blogspot.com (Knowledge Grows When Shared).

The paper provides useful information from a leading figure regarding soft leadership.

The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with FranklinCovey consultant Tomasin Magwood.

The article takes the form of an interview.

The article discusses the various challenges HR managers are currently faced with, and how they can be overcome.

The interview offers insight for HR professionals on how to succeed in a challenging and changing environment.

The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Patrick Deconinck, Senior Vice President Western Europe for 3M.

The paper provides an interview with Partick Deconinck.

Deconinck discusses the importance of innovation and R&D investment for winning in a flat market.

The interview offers advice for business leaders operating in a challenging business environment.

Provides an interview with Vilma Nikolaidou, Head of Organizational Development at Tate Gallery.

Interviews Nikolaidou about her career, and Organization Development activities within Tate Gallery.

Discusses the intended outcomes of OD activities.

Presents the insights of a leading practitioner in the field of organization development.

The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Allan Leighton.

The paper provides an interview with Allan Leighton, author of Tough Calls.

In the interview, Leighton discusses his leadership style, and some of the toughest calls he has had to make.

The interview offers insight into Leighton's philosophy, and the lessons leaders can learn from the armed forces.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever.

This paper provides an interview with Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever.

The paper discusses Unilever's sustainability initiatives, both in terms of reducing environmental impact, and in safe‐gaurding the business against future uncertainty.

The interview offers advice for leaders operating in a challenging business environment, and those looking to create more sustainable business models.