Since 2004, Schindler Elevator Corporation has been partnering with Penn State's Management Development program to deliver two unique training programs for its field managers. The program is built on a foundation of action learning, high student-leader-instructor intera... More »

Career Development , Higher Education , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Leadership Development , Training and Development - General

I feel for the modern-day middle manager and have great respect for those who take on this tough role. Middle managers are the engines that drive strategic implementation and create the momentum for how work gets done. They are pulled in a million different directions a... More »

Career Development , Workforce Development

Beginner Level Content , Curriculum Alignment , Integrated Talent Management , Management Development , Skills Gap

Developing others is a leadership competency of increasing importance; however, many managers don't really know where to start. The first step in developing others is to put in place an employee development framework that encompasses processes, resources, and a culture ... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Business Impact , Career Development , Career Planning , Curriculum Alignment , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has presented countless opportunities for organizational, business, education, and community renewal nationwide. Workforce development represents a particularly vital area of growth for the refinement of human ca... More »

Career Development , Government , Human Capital

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Innovation , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs , North America , Skills Gap , Trends