November / December 2018

Organizations have been paying only half the price of entry when moving managers through the leadership pipeline. According to a 2016 Gallup poll, only 18% of managers demonstrate an aptitude for effectively managing others. This means a staggering number of companies are functioning far below potential.

If 82% of managers aren't effectively leading their people, consider how many companies aren't effectively operating their businesses. Tom Roth, President and Chief Operating Officer of Wilson Learning Worldwide, writes: "When history points to great failures and great successes of companies, it often points to the character of the leader."

Trust yourself. Trust your instinct. You’re a lot better than you think!

Find out about the latest advances in training technology.

The latest products and services launching in the training industry.

The latest training industry mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and more.

To build a winning culture, the solution is NOT to just cut turnover, but rather to gain control of turnover.

THE FOLLOWING FIVE QUESTIONS frame actions learners can take after training is over, and position the learning to be reinforced through training and practice sessions:

Effective leaders notice when people need support, need to be noticed, or are challenged by what’s in front of them.

Designing an effective program involves identifying an issue within the organization the participants can solve.

I’m glad to see companies upping the ante for Training professionals’ pay as they play such a crucial role in organizational development, culture, and success. As our mantra states: Training Matters—and so do the people who create it, deliver it, measure it, and reinforce it.