President Obamas drive to overhaul the healthcare industry through widespread investment in healthcare IT (HIT) systems has tremendous implications for training and OD professionals. The good news for us is that the push for HIT will increase the demand for skilled trai... More »

Government , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General , Trends

The term Change Management brings in more than 10,000 hits on Amazon.com, an informational overload. But there is no need to feel overwhelmed. This short article will focus on lessons learned in managing change projects from the front lines of government, businesses, un... More »

Government , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Change Management , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General

Colin Powell is that rare individual who, though not always agreed with, commands admiration and respect from nearly everyone with whom he interacts. Name another person in recent times whose advice and support have been sought by both Democrats and Republicans. Current... More »

Government , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development

A quick Google search on local government leadership produces nearly 5 million resultsmost of which consist of training seminars to help produce top-notch leaders at the local level. The key question: What makes local leadership unique from larger-scale public-sector le... More »

Government , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Management Development