Presented by: Bradley D. Galin, SPHR Illinois SHRM Conference August 6, 2012

In this case…

: the quality or state of being scarce; scarce especially : want of provisions for the support of life

In an organization Are available resources regarded as half-full or half-empty?

 U.S. Recession Worst Since Great Depression, Revised Data Show  A total of million jobs have been lost since January 2008  $11.2 trillion: Total losses in the stock market from the Dow's peak in October 2007 to the March 2009 bottom  Foreclosures in 2011 to break last year's record:

Scarcity  It’s every man (or woman!) for himself (herself) Abundance WWe can work together

Scarcity  I never have time Abundance II take time for the things that matter

Scarcity  Mistakes are disasters Abundance II can recover and learn from misteaks (or make that mistakes!)

Scarcity  Ideas are hard to come by and must be kept secret Abundance II can always have a great idea

Scarcity  Our company is lacking Abundance OOur company has everything it needs to succeed

Scarcity  Look at all the resources we need Abundance LLook at all the resources we have

Scarcity  The market is full of threats Abundance TThe market is full of opportunities

Scarcity  People are out to get me Abundance PPeople are out to help me

 Bradley D. Galin, SPHR   