Integrating the Needs of CEOs with Training Initiatives

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Brownell Landrum

Every year, studies explore the challenges and needs of CEOs around the world. And while changing economic conditions and accelerating technology have shifted leaders focus in recent years, studies show that CEOs still focus on the same objectivessales and profit. Even ... More »

Using ROI to Support Talent Management Programs

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Lisa Ann Edwards

The 2008 global financial crisis forced many organizations to rethink the way they manage and develop talent. After organizations responded to the initial crisis by making significant cost and headcount reductions, many talent management professionals scrambled to demon... More »

Evaluating Meetings and Events

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Monica Myhill

Recent economic challenges have affected the prevalence and attendance of corporate meetings and events, so being able to demonstrate their return-on-investment is crucial. ROI calculations on meetings and events can be done from multiple viewpoints, such as the meeting... More »

Find Your Value

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Rob Lauber

What can our real value beto the companies we work for, to our clients, and to the learning profession? I believe that our real value lies in our relevance. We are relevant when we serve as a means to achieving a particular purpose. In most companies, that's spelled out... More »

Demonstrating Leadership Through Simple and Powerful Language

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Jack E. Appleman

Good writing helps demonstrate leadership skills. Company heads can shape the future of their organizations and inspire employees. Senior-level supervisors can explain complex sales or management strategies. Midlevel managers can demonstrate or validate leadership abili... More »