Career Contentment: New Trend in Performance Improvement Training

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Jeff Garton

The December 2010 issue of T+D magazine mentions six trends that the editor says will change workplace learning forever. One of those trends refers to a subject that I developed and wrote the first book about, which is Career Contentment (2008, ASTD Press). Training on ... 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 »

“He Is Working; I Am Imprisoned at Home!” A Cautionary Tale About International Transfers

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Oscar J. Franco

Jorge worked in South America as a top executive in one of the branches of an international organization. When his company decided to downsize personnel, Jorge was offered a transfer to the companys headquarters in the United States. Jorge and his family headed to North... More »

Creating a Retention Culture

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Barbara Giamanco

Holding onto your valued workers doesnt end with a competitive paycheck. It requires an environment of great management, open communication, empowerment, and recognition. While the U.S. economy may be growing at a rate of 3 to 4 percent each year, employers are seeing a... More »

Developing Future Leaders: A Case Study

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Julie Bjorkman

Much of the research on leadership development focuses on the individual who already is in a leadership role. But what would happen if the focus was on those in pre-management roles and helped leverage their development for future management and leadership opportunities... More »