Four Concepts to Develop Your People

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Richard Norris

A tough economy is the best time to develop your people. So what is your people development strategy? Notice that I did not write professional development but people development. Professional development sees a person in only one dimension - her job. People development ... More »

Don’t Let Poor Writing Stifle Company Growth

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Jack E. Appleman

Writing typically has been viewed as a soft skill that would be nice to improve, but not worth the time or money to invest in training. Most companies are more likely to invest in training for sales, project management, budgeting, or other skills that are easier to link... More »

Leaders As Teachers: High-Octane Teaching

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Ed Betof

Many organizations now use some form of a leaders-as-teachers approach as part of their training and learning initiatives. Whether deployed on a small or large scale, this approach helps organizations to drive business results stimulate the learning and development of l... More »

Savvying Up Your Skills for Tough Times

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Jane Flagello

As the old adage states, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!" And, no one can argue that the current economic climate has produced chaos, shaken trust, and stolen confidence. With more than 5 million people unemployed, a natural tendency might be to hide ou... More »

Outlasting the Recession

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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 »