Gregory Bateson famously said that information is a "difference that makes a difference." We can say a similar thing about feedback: "If nothing happens because of it, it ain't feedback." So what keeps something from happening when we are giving or receiving feedback? F... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Assessment , Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Delivering Training , Human Performance Improvement , Management Development , Managing the Learning Function

So what's wrong? Millions of dollars are being spent annually on leadership development programs, but corporate America is in crisis, confidence in leaders is plummeting, and a recent DDI survey finds that more than one-third of all new leaders fail. What's wrong with l... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Career Development , Career Planning , E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Leadership Development , Management Development

Transition of top-level leadership can present numerous challenges to organizations. In the first decade of the 21st century, the challenges are more acute than at any time in the recent past. The retirement of the baby boom generation, increased demand for accountabili... More »

Career Development , Global Human Resources Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Change Management , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Management Development