With an estimated failure rate of 50 to 70 percent, international joint ventures (IJVs) are inherently unstable endeavors. However, the advantages of successful international joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions are significant enough that an increasing... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Change Management , Integrated Talent Management , Training and Development - General

Ensuring the alignment and integration of learning and development with compensation and rewardsand other management policies, processes, and practicesis an important aspect of effective talent management. There is, first, a need for horizontal alignmentensuring... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Integrated Talent Management , Managing the Learning Function

Knowing your business is about understanding how your organization makes money, which includes understanding the key elements of revenue, expenses, and profit. It is also about understanding your business partners key financial metrics and why these are important to the... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Economy

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 »

Career Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Advanced Level Content , Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Human Performance Improvement , Management Development

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 »

Career Development , Global Human Resources Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Advanced Level Content , Career Development , Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Management Development

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