Best Practices in Developing High Potentials

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ASTD Staff

As aging baby boomers retire from the senior ranks of corporate America, there are fewer potential leaders ready to take their places. This dilemma creates a demand for tomorrow's leaders that is rapidly outpacing their supply. Between the smaller numbers of Generation ... 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 »

Back Off on the Preferential Treatment

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Carol Decker

In a world where its often who you know not what you know that matters, organizations and employees suffer. Employees who receive preferential treatment are never forced to experience the cultural learning curve while those not on the receiving end are not afforded oppo... More »

Influence Skills for Performance Consultants

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Kevin Nourse

Susan, an internal performance consultant in a healthcare organization, is faced with a particularly challenging situation. Steve, a finance vice-president, has requested that Susan conduct a morale-building workshop for managers in his group. Having worked in the organ... More »

Book Review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

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Peter Adebi

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team underscores the effectiveness of storytelling in communicating a message. Author Patrick Lencioni describes how the executive team at DecisionTech, a startup Silicon Valley firm, turned around the dwindling company fortunes. Backed by a s... More »