Corporate training courses and executive education programs (exec-ED and ExEd) are rising across the US. Yet many HR leaders still view learning and development (L&D) as a waste of time, money, and resources. So, are they right, and if not, how does a business ensure a decent return on its L&D investment? For corporate training ...
Is a lack of leadership succession planning a recipe for disaster? Or, is the talent management process something best dealt with at the time of need? Can a pre-emptive plan help organizations prepare for and act when a critical member exits the organization? Leadership succession planning is a crucial part of business stability and growth. ...
The best leaders and managers view workplace mistakes as learning opportunities, an experience that can be used to ensure fewer issues in the future. So, what can you do to reduce missteps and avoid the most common mistakes leaders make? First, recognize that everyone in a management position suffers the occasional misstep. To be flawless ...
The idea behind change management leadership is straightforward, as is the role of leadership in change management initiatives. So why do 70% of US organizational change management plans fall short? And what can you do to avert those failures [1]? There are reasons for US companies failing in their change efforts. Much of it starts ...
Making the leap to a leadership position mid-career often entails a significant shift in daily routine and responsibilities. It also requires examining company goals and procedures through a completely different lens than that of an individual contributor. So what is the best approach when preparing for your mid-career leadership transition? People and businesses invest in ...
Your leadership traits are the qualities that define your success. Do you know the critical traits and skills of an effective leader in 21st-century America? Moreover, how you can build on your existing key leadership qualities and join the ranks of the best leaders? All great leaders are self-confident. Of course, leadership styles vary depending ...
Leadership development has no graduation, there is always room for improvement. Continual change and growth is inevitable as people and cultures adapt to an ever-changing workplace. But what makes an effective leader, and what do the greatest leaders have in common? Effective leadership supports and encourages. A respected leader gives clear direction and sets challenging ...
The new American workplace is upon us, but why is it happening, and what does this brave new world of work look like? Moreover, how will the C-Suite and senior leadership teams adapt to these rapid changes amid the great resignation phenomenon? The COVID-19 pandemic saw lockdowns, self-isolation, and the closure of many bricks and ...
How do you intend to plan your company COVID recovery, do you have a post-COVID leadership strategy in place? And what will this new normal even look like? These questions encapsulate the ambiguity of the next few months and years as we transition to the post-pandemic era. Business leaders must embrace change and adjust leadership ...
How can succession planning be improved? And what happens to an organization when there isn't a plan in place? Or maybe one that's no longer relevant? An organization without a pipeline of capable leaders ready to step into key positions is asking for trouble. The way to improve the succession planning process is to prepare ...
