Three generations of management theory have defined how organizations develop human potential. First, under the functional management approach, development was aimed at getting people to follow the standard processes established for each function. The assumption was tha... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Coaching and Mentoring , Integrated Talent Management , Training and Development - General

Bestselling authors Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler draw from three decades of consulting experience to identify a straightforward step-by-step process to resolve performance gaps, enhance accountability, and ensure execution. Whether you'r... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Coaching and Mentoring , Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content

Mary yawned and glanced distractedly at the large wall clock. A talented linguist, she spoke four languages, three with native proficiency. In spite of her talents, Mary dreaded technical and detailed translation work. She hated the lonely hours limited to a single task... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Advanced Level Content , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Training and Development - General