Making Business Decisions: The Heart and the Head

Jay Cross

Jay Cross examines decision making on learning at work, and gives the lie to some myths about the use of business metrics. To earn a seat at the table where the business managers sit, you must speak the language of business behave like an officer of the corporation thin... 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 »

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 »

Leadership Guidelines for Turbulent Times

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Priscilla Nelson

During turbulent times, everything speeds up. The pressures of shifting emotions, processes, and demands increase as more and more is expected from everyone. You are simultaneously juggling the daily needs of the business, caring for the wounded, and helping pick up the... More »