The Results of Machiavellian Leadership in Today's Times

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Carol Decker

A Machiavellian leader instills fear in his employees, forcing them to conform, “behave,” and act in whatever way the leader insists. Employees in today’s workplace have more depth and variety in their education and training, which has increased their ... More »

Assessing Competencies Starts With a Measurable Competency Model

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William J. Rothwell

To assess competencies, learning and performance professionals, not just performance professionals, must work with a competency model that is measurable. A measurable competency model identifies the competencies of the position or job, as well as the behavioral indicato... More »

Leader of the Pack

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Melissa Westmoreland

About two weeks before Christmas I was adopted by a stray dog. (Anyone who has ever rescued a stray animal knows that you dont adopt them, they adopt you.) Even though I already had two dogs, one of whom was in failing health, I couldnt walk away from this stray and lea... More »

Deciphering Your Decision-Making Mindset

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Jana Kemp

About a decade ago, when I served on a local chapters ASTD board, I began to ponder the stalemate that can occur when trying to reach a decision through consensus. During one particularly drawn-out meeting, I found myself listening to human resource colleagues circling ... More »