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 »

Harvesting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Lessons From the Front Line

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Bonnie Hagemann

Headlines, such as "The Global Economic Crisis," "Inside the Financial Meltdown," "Housing Market Heads for Bottom," and "No End in Sight for Layoffs," have dominated the news and our psyche lately. For many organizations, survival strategies and tactics are the order o... 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 »

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 »