Leadership Development
Leadership development encourages the planning, creation and management of training programs and skills building needed to become a successful leader — from top executives to managers.
The Role of Followers in Leadership Development
The onus is on leaders to create engaged, fulfilled followers who can help them drive change and achieve company goals. But to do that, leaders must first believe in their own strategy.
Cracking the Assessment Code
Learning leaders can use a four-step integrated assessment process to improve their ability to predict leadership success, even for senior-level roles.
Walk Toward Wisdom With Mentoring
Mentors speed the application of knowledge and experience. Wisdom is attained bit by bit throughout our lifetime, but it must be pursued.
Oliver Wyman Group Names New General Counsel
In addition to leading Oliver Wyman’s global legal team and advising the firm’s leaders on legal matters, Paula McGlarry will continue to provide counsel on acquisitions and strategic hires in support of the firm’s growth strategy.
OpenSesame To Feature FranklinCovey Online Training Courses
With more than 60 online training courses now available for sale, FranklinCovey's training is now available online for instant delivery to any company, anywhere through OpenSesame.
HR Certification Institute Launches Mentor Program
The program will pair those who currently hold PHR, SPHR, GPHR or PHR-CA/SPHR-CA credentials with individuals who have taken an HR certification exam but have not successfully earned certification.
When Are Simulations Useful?
Learning professionals can successfully introduce simulations into their organizations by consistently applying them to the most appropriate learning outcomes.
Simulate Leadership for Success
Now that costs are down and advanced technology is more accessible, simulations are taking the lead in leadership development.
A Hybrid Approach to Training and Learning at Halliburton
Regardless of the merits of either practice, it can be difficult to operate an employee development program in pure learning or training mode.
The Great Divide
The difference between training and learning is not about who offers it, but who owns it.
Survey: MBA Hiring Remains Strong
The vast majority of MBA graduates are still receiving competitive job offers, despite their increasing concerns about employment prospects, according to a new survey conducted by Training The Street (TTS), a corporate training provider.
Bridging the Skills Gap: Solutions That Work
Individuals need jobs. Employers need skilled workers. Educational institutions are committed to preparing workers for careers. But far too often, a lack of common language and widely understood metrics spell failure.
InfoComm International, United Veterans Learning Centers Partner to Employ Veterans
In a six-week program designed to enhance the capabilities possessed by many veterans, the trainees will be exposed to the employment possibilities of the AV industry and will receive preparation for the CTS certification exam.
Leverage Mentoring to Teach Entry-Level Workers Soft Skills
Gen Y is most receptive to learning soft skills when they can connect with and mirror behaviors exemplified by an experienced senior leader or peer mentor.
Talent Development Reporting: An Evolving Standard for L&D
Leaders in the learning industry have joined forces to create Talent Development Reporting Principles that will help standardize and define consistent measures for workforce development.