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New research from Big Think+ shows that leaders crave more feedback on their leadership and management skills.
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Leadership training can have huge dividends, when it’s done right. Here are seven best practices for building a leadership development program that works.
“Team leaders who not only consider themselves ‘managers’
but ‘people developers’ can help inspire and motivate employees to grow.”
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By building a learning culture, L&D leaders can equip their organizations to adapt to a business world that is transforming before our eyes.
“Being transformation-ready doesn’t mean adopting the latest technology.
Instead, it’s about developing a learning culture that positions the entire organization to adapt to the inevitable unknowns the future will bring.”
New research from Big Think+ shows that leaders crave more feedback on their leadership and management skills.
With our new Analytics feature, you can easily identify trends and success metrics to maximize your learning program’s effectiveness.
Much like a muscle, providing effective feedback is an asset leaders can develop over time with focus, consistent effort and commitment.
New research from Big Think+ sheds light on why employees can find the act of providing feedback to be intimidating, and how L&D can ease this fear by elevating feedback beyond pure evaluation.
ATD 2024 challenged us to make moments of recovery part of our daily practice. Here’s how each keynote speaker advised finding that balance.
New research from Big Think+ on what scares your future leaders.
The ability to toggle between abstract and concrete thinking is a key differentiator of high-potential leaders.
For human-centered leadership to achieve a “tipping point,” people, productivity, and profits must be aligned.
To be successful, leaders would be wise to remember that AI isn’t a replacement for people; it exists to enhance their capabilities.
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The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.
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Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
Calculating training ROI is rarely straightforward, but this article offers a few best practices for L&D professionals.
Business acumen training can help everyone from individual contributors to directors learn how to seize opportunities for growth.
To gain its full value, L&D leaders must be open to challenging assumptions about how they approach on-the-job training.
ATD 2023 encouraged L&D professionals to create a world that works better – whether by rethinking old assumptions, optimizing how we gather, or creating new measures for success.
An emerging leaders program can help organizations harness leaders from the inside. Read on to learn how to design one.
Scenario-based learning makes employees active participants in their own learning process, better preparing them for the real issues they may face at work.
Creating a culture of innovation requires champions and cheerleaders at every level and in every function within an organization.
A competency framework is a way to align individual performance with organizational goals. Read on to learn how.
From empowerment to intellectual humility, these executive leadership skills are invaluable to an organization.
This collection of learning and development quotes serves as a reminder of the meaning and purpose behind this important work.
There are several different types of learner engagement, from emotional to cognitive. Here’s how to improve each.
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
Recent changes have affected the design and development of instructor-led training. Read on to find out how.
Whether you’re developing or in the market for corporate training videos, these examples from PwC, Chick-fil-A, and others are sure to impress.
Why implementing an individual development plan process is a smart move for organizations today, and how to get started.
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
To keep up with the pace of change, organizations that haven’t already can benefit greatly from exploring skills-based training.