Content about Personal development

December 1, 2011
Bust Out of Recession Mode—How to Rally the Troops

Leaders must be able to help their employees see the possibility and promise of what is to come, while making peace with the past. A company can’t succeed unless its employees are invested in its success, and they need to get into the right mindset. Here’s what leaders need to do to rally their troops and get them excited about the future.

By Mike Noble, Managing Partner, Camden Consulting Group

Leaders must be able to help their employees see the possibility and promise of what is to come, while making peace with the past. A company can’t succeed unless its employees are invested in its success, and they need to get into the right mindset. An organization’s leadership team must have the ability to motivate and inspire. Here’s what leaders need to do to rally their troops and get them excited about the future:

September 14, 2011
Vi Changes Its Workforce Culture with Learning Management

Thanks to its creative use of learning management technology, Vi—the owner and operator of older adult living communities—has enjoyed dramatic results: Online course use has grown more than 1,000 percent, learning costs have fallen by 28 percent, and the company has enjoyed a 5.5 percent increase in customer satisfaction.

By Michael Boese, Sr. Vice President, Taleo Corp.

Thanks to its creative use of learning management technology, Vi—the owner and operator of older adult living communities—has enjoyed dramatic results: Online course use has grown more than 1,000 percent, learning costs have fallen by 28 percent, and the company has enjoyed a 5.5 percent increase in customer satisfaction.

August 18, 2011
Online Learning Fosters Continuing Education

If knowledge really is a chief organizational resource, then using online training programs to satisfy continuing education demands has to be strongly considered by organizations aiming to stay competitive and current. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

By Learn It Live

July 8, 2011
Effective Onboarding Leads to an Engaged Workforce

As soon as employees start a new job, the clock begins ticking. An effective onboarding program is essential to quickly bring new hires up to speed on an organization’s mission, policies, objectives, systems, and daily practices, as well as ensure they can be productive as soon as possible. Surprisingly, only 60 percent of employees believe their company’s orientation program for new employees is adequate, and only 63 percent believe their organization currently provides effective on-the-job training.

By Michael P. Savitt, PR/Communications Marketing Manager, HR Solutions, Inc.

May 18, 2011
Coaching: What Are We Talking About?

Many of us are still unclear about what coaching is. The key is to clarify the notion of coaching in the organizational context and to assist the person responsible for coaching (human resources director, sales director, or manager) to identify the most appropriate form of coaching in the circumstances.

By Carole Trépanier, DBA, and Anne Mathieu, Ph.D.

We are presently in the midst of a full-scale coaching boom. According to recent research, books on the topic are being published at a rate of more than one a week and there now are more than 18,000 professional personal and business coaches registered as members of the International Coaching Federation compared to 11,000 in 2006 (http://www.coachfederation.org/about-icf/).

April 26, 2011
Executive Presence Is a Top Priority for Leadership

High-potential and leadership programs are a top priority as companies focus on succession planning and the development of future leaders. And, as companies define skill gaps, Executive Presence--a combination of behaviors and attitudes that present a sense of confidence, competence, commitment, and authenticity--has become a hot topic and an urgent priority. But many development managers struggle with what it is and how to build it into a leadership program.

By Sally Williamson

High-potential and leadership programs are a top priority as companies focus on succession planning and the development of future leaders. And, as companies define skill gaps, Executive Presence has become a hot topic and an urgent priority.

March 29, 2011
Leaders Look to Improve People Skills

A Zenger Folkman survey of nearly 11,000 leaders found that more than 50 percent of them chose “interpersonal skills” as their top area for improvement. Here are the top five competency companions that can help leaders develop this critical skill.

By John H. “Jack” Zenger, CEO and Co-Founder, Zenger Folkman

When leaders set out to improve their effectiveness, what do they choose as the most important skill to improve? Choices range from technical competence, problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, innovation, leading change, or how to work more effectively with people.