Integrated Talent Management: Building a Strategy One Block at a Time

Lisa J. Downs, CPLP

A new talent development initiative seeks to change how employees view their careers and redefine what talent strategy means for the organization. More »

Having Their Backs: Improving Managers’ Skills in Developing Others

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Preston Brown

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 »

Deliver in 2009

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Grace MacArthur

Nobody needs to be reminded that the world is much different than it was merely 12 months ago. At Mattel Inc., the impact has been to focus on "deliver" - our watchword for the year - and that means deliver in support of key goals and metrics. There are many significant... More »

Rita Bailey

ASTD Staff

An interview with Rita Bailey, CEO, QVF Partners Ltd. Bailey is best known as an international speaker and consultant who specializes in people success strategies as well as leadership, culture, branding, and innovation. More »

Successful Leadership Transition

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Joseph Christy

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 »