Leadership Requires More Feminine Attributes

ASTD Staff

Leadership in the 21st century requires more of the attributes held by women. Thanks to the herculean efforts of two highly regarded researchers, John Gerzema and Michael D'Antonio, we now know this to be a fact. The team interviewed 64,000 people in 13 countries, men a... More »

10 Pillars of Succession

ASTD Staff

This list applies to individuals ranging from those involved in small family-owned businesses to those at Fortune 500 companies. Its purpose was to explain the subtleties and nuances involved in the often ill-executed practice of succession planning. More »

Bottom Line for Firms Aiming to Prosper Is to Be the Tops at People Management

ASTD Staff

Although some organizations have cut corners when it comes to investing in talent, a survey of top-performing companies has found that's not the best way to boost the bottom line. More »

Maximizing the Value of Frontline Leaders

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How can HR executives maximize the value that frontline supervisors can contribute to a business? More »

Federal HR Pros Think Agency Managers Lack the Skills to Succeed

ASTD Staff

One-third of federal human resources professionals don’t think agency managers have the skills to succeed, according to a new report from the Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thornton LLP. More »