Setting the Stage for a Successful Leadership Development Program

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Daniel R. Tobin

Many steps are required to make any leadership development program successful. First, HR representatives, executives, and your CEO must want to build an LDP. Once youve reached agreement on this, you must identify a manager for the program and hold a planning meeting. T... 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 »

Building Leaders at ATK Aerospace Systems

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Jeff Brody

Change has been a continual part of ATK Aerospace Systems over the past year. The companys workforce has been faced with uncertainty as Congress finalizes the NASA budget and a new president defines technology required by the Department of Defense. The economic downturn... More »

A ‘Leadership’ Conversation With Steve Arneson

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ASTD Staff

Steve Arneson founded Arneson Leadership Consulting in 2007 to provide executive talent management, coaching, and leadership development solutions to corporations and not-for-profit organizations. He was named one of Americas Top 100 thought leaders on leadership for 20... More »