Articles by Kate Everson

Will We Ever Get Leadership Development Right?
Deloitte brings psychologists into its development offerings to get inside future leaders’ heads.

Fiat Chrysler: Driving Degrees at Work
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Inc. revs the engine on college tuition programs by offering 118,000 dealership employees tuition up front.

3 Months Means More Than You Think
President Obama will open the college financial aid process three months earlier. Here’s what that could mean for learning leaders.

Don’t Be a Dissonant Dalek
Want better leaders? Create resonance in executives and managers. Editor and resident nerd Kate Everson will tell you how.

Sync Learning Up for Gen Z
Gen Z is coming with phones and tablets in hand, and it wants learning to meet it where it works.

Merging More Than Companies
As learning technology companies merge, there are fewer big players but more opportunity for better content and delivery.

Don’t Be Afraid of Workplace Violence — Be Proactive
Workplace violence hits about half of all companies with more than 1,000 employees. Learning leaders can prepare their organizations for the worst case scenario.

Don’t Believe the Hype — or One Study
Warning: Results from research might be less accurate than they seem.

From Motherhood to Partnership
A woman’s professional drive doesn’t stop when she has children. That’s why firms like Sidley Austin are helping women re-enter the workforce with a clear path to the top.

LGBT: Legalization Doesn’t End Discrimination
SCOTUS’ decision on same-sex marriage didn’t end discrimination against the LGBT community, which is why EY’s Chris Crespo has so much work to do.

Nzinga Shaw: A Slam Dunk for Diversity
New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Executive Nzinga Shaw helps the Atlanta Hawks bounce back from controversy.

Can Your Employees Read This?
When one generation is illiterate, chances are the next will be, too. Learning leaders must ensure employees receive the help they need, for today’s workplace and tomorrow’s.

Summer Ends, But Play Shouldn’t
Even as school starts and September looms, summer’s playful attitude can benefit learning year-round.

The End of the Master’s Degree?
As graduate school gets more expensive, some question whether master’s degrees are even worth the cost — especially when CLOs can deliver more immediate learning.

Why Managers Should Control Less, Connect More
Psychology shows that leaders should look for an emotional connection, not a hierarchical and domineering one.