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.


Energizing Leaders
2010 CLO of the Year Tamar Elkeles interviews GE CLO Jayne Johnson, learning what the best leaders do differently.
Telework Act Not Affecting Training
Eighty-eight percent of respondents to a survey said the Telework Enhancement Act has not impacted their training priorities.
Virtual Coaching: Development at a Distance
Effective coaching can happen virtually if managers maintain a development focus and work to create a continuous connection.

Behavioral Strategy and the CLO
Even with the best information, cognitive bias may skew our decisions to the detriment of business and leadership.
Assessment Can Help Determine Thinking Style
Advocates say process can help managers learn to make better decisions.

Innovation in Leadership Seen as Stagnant
Leaders’ ability to innovate and foster innovation, as well as confidence in leadership in general, is low, according to a study by Development Dimensions International.

Sardines Set the Example
Being a business leader these days means swimming in dangerous waters. Be ready to swerve in unison when a shark looms.
Report Focuses on Future of Business Leadership in China
Businesses have tried to duplicate Western operations in China, but it requires its own unique approach.

Trial by Fire
Novartis’ new learning program builds management skills through total immersion in the situations that demand them.
Online Training Available for Project Management
Integrated Consulting has announced the release of a training series for project management, project controls and construction management professionals.
Triple Creek Adds Clients for Learning Software
Thirty-four new customers adopt company's mentoring program.

Do You Speak the Language of Business?
U.S. workers report little interest in gaining language proficiencies, despite keen employer need for non-English language speakers.
Leadership Development Group Launched
New firm offers services including executive coaching and leadership development.
ICF Challenges Common Coaching Perceptions
Group says coaching is portrayed negatively in media, celebrity culture.

Building the Capability to Cure
At Parexel, Albert Siu focuses on continuous improvement, accelerated development and strategic partnerships to bring medical treatment to market faster.