Leaders at a large hospital learn that they may be responsible for organizational conflict following widespread company changes. More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Change Management , Leadership Development , Management Development , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Skills Gap

In a recent ASTD/i4cp research report, "Learning in a Down Economy," only 23 percent of learning professionals admit that their firms currently use mentoring and peer coaching to a high or very high extent, while more than 67 percent of learning executives say that they... More »

Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Coaching and Mentoring , Leadership Development , Management Development , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General

A handful of students within the business and engineering schools at San Jose State University in California are headed for careers in service-related industries with an expanded set of marketable skills. A specially devised curriculum shared by the two schools includes... More »

Career Development , Human Capital

Career Planning , Competencies , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Jobs , Skills Gap , Students , Trends

"I was surprised by the cold shoulder I got from other executives," says Garber, chief operating officer at International SOS Assistance. "I've been open to mentoring other women." Fortunately, a furious search did not end in futility. She met the ideal mentor at a time... More »

Career Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Skills Gap