March 13, 2011 - by Ethan S. Sanders, Kate Harker, Lisa Gabel
It is common to encounter skeptical attitudes toward the measurement of leadership development programs. In truth, the research team was somewhat skeptical as we began the ASTD/ICF study titled "The Impact of Leadership Development Programs." Our initial foray into the ... More »
November 20, 2010 - by ASTD Staff
New leaders learn important soft skills through an appreciative inquiry development approach. More »
September 15, 2010 - by Deb Wheelock
As a global provider of consulting, outsourcing, and investment services, including human capital and talent optimization, Mercer understands the value of talent management. Our clients rely on our intellectual capital - our expertise, advice, and solutions - and as suc... More »
June 15, 2009 - by George Wolfe, Jean Talaga, Laurent Bernard
According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, "transparency" denotes an individual or system that is "free from pretense or deceit and readily understood." And research from SUNY New Paltz (as communicated through the ASTD Benchmarking Forum), found that "business areas, i... More »
March 23, 2009 - by Pat Galagan
Talented people are hard to find, and even harder to replace. During this recession, it is more important than ever to treat people as crucial business assets. People are critical to the success of every organization. The leaders and organizations that adopt the smartes... More »
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