August 2008
FEATURES
COACHING
Developing High-Impact Teams
By Ernie Turner and Isabel Rimanoczy
Coach your business team effectively to unlock the performance of individuals and develop a team dynamic that brings results.
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COACHING
Coaching Real Leaders
By Graham Jones
Develop leaders who are hungry for a challenge, ready to capitalize on opportunities, and aren’t afraid to pass on playing it safe.
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MANAGING THE LEARNING FUNCTION
So What's in It for the Sales Team?
By Brian Lambert and Guy Langvardt
Earn credibility with sales teams by knowing the ropes and becoming a partner as well as an advisor.
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TALENT MANAGEMENT
Keeping It Real
By Jennifer J. Salopek
While the current competency model is still in style, its context is making some intriguing shifts.
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DELIVERING TRAINING
Steady Under Pressure: Training During a Recession
By Michael Laff
The economic slump is challenging training budgets and simultaneously spurring new ideas for weathering a slow-down.
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MANAGING THE LEARNING FUNCTION
Inside Out
By Owen Davis
For many companies, training out-tasking builds solutions to boost expertise, lower costs, and get back to business.
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FACILITATING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Anatomy of Inspiration
By Peter Senge, Bryan Smith, Nina Kruschwitz, Joe Laur, and Sara Schley
Get prepared to cultivate meaningful conversations that engage, build understanding, and breathe new life into teams.
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Executive Summaries
DEPARTMENTS
INTELLIGENCE
Quizzing for the Right Fit
Personality tests become standard for hiring and promoting employees.
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RE:SEARCH
Training the Leaders Who Follow
A new study spotlights performance gaps for executives promoted from within.
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TECHNOLOGY
Training Is Broken (There. We Said It.)
Is performance support getting ready for its close-up?
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FUNDAMENTALS
Connection Questions
Getting the best answers is all about asking the right questions and respecting your learners.
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DEVELOPMENT
Watch Your Language
Body language doesn’t lie—know what to watch for in your peers and in your own signals.
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IN EVERY ISSUE
WHAT THINGS COST
What Does It Cost to Go Green in Your Workplace?
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THE LONG VIEW
T+D profiles Ram Charan, business advisor/consultant, speaker, and author in Dallas, TX. Charan is known among senior executives for his ability to solve complex problems. He has worked with high-profile companies such as GE, Verizon, and Bank of America. In 2005, Charan was elected a distinguished fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources.
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Click here for an extended web-only version of the interview.
CAREER PATH
Career Transitions for the Upstart
Are you in a career transition? What are your career goals? This column will guide you to a new career stage.
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BOOKS
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