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

For an industry that depends on a healthy economy to thrive, retail remains competitive by using the ace up its sleeve: talent. Ninety-six percent of retailers identify talent management as part of their strategic planning process, and 93 percent agree that their talent... More »

Learning & Development

Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , 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

In the early 1990s, I worked in the "educational services" department of a very large computer company. We delivered a lot of training to both customers and employees. At the end of each quarter, we would gather for a pep rally, at which time our vice president would di... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Career Planning , Curriculum Alignment , Integrated Talent Management , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Skills Gap