From Making It Stick to Making It Last: How to Keep ROI and Results-Based Training Efforts on Track

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Holly Burkett

Keeping a results-based evaluation and return-on-investment process on track is one of biggest implementation challenges for evaluation professionals. In many ways, its equivalent to training for a marathon. You start small with manageable goals, stretch your muscles, c... More »

Derailment: How Successful Leaders Avoid It

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William A. Gentry

It is no wonder that one of every two managers is ineffective. Many display behaviors in certain problem areas, including problems with interpersonal relationships, difficulty leading a team, difficulty changing or adapting, failure to meet business objectives, and too ... More »

The Intangibles of Leadership

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Richard Davis

How many senior executives actually possess the competencies laid out in your HR systems? Helping skilled, talented managers become truly great leaders is a complex job. Traditional leadership models often overlook the intangible qualities that separate those who aspire... More »

Integrating the Needs of CEOs with Training Initiatives

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Brownell Landrum

Every year, studies explore the challenges and needs of CEOs around the world. And while changing economic conditions and accelerating technology have shifted leaders focus in recent years, studies show that CEOs still focus on the same objectivessales and profit. Even ... More »

Utilizing Job Task Analysis for Effective ROI Forecasting

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James D. Rethaber

Purpose The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how performing a job task analysis (JTA) can be useful in developing an objective and effective ROI forecast. Background Texas Grocery* (fictitious name) is an innovative, multi-billion dollar grocery retailer committe... More »