When business leaders use the phrase “succession planning,” their thoughts probably don’t fly immediately to their organizations’ learning functions. But they likely should, because effective succession planning really isn’t just about planning. It’s about the successful...

Jessica’s eyes were sparkling as I approached. This was surprising; the day before she had been stressed out over project deadlines that were directly linked to her quarterly bonus. “Why so excited?” I inquired. Jessica explained that she had just been invited to address the entire...

by Deanna Hartley Former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd made headlines early this month when he resigned over a sexual harassment allegation. Also making headlines is the fact that HP has no clear successor for Hurd, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The tech conglomerate isn’t alone....

Talent managers know transitions are often a key part of leadership and career development for employees. In times of change, individuals can re-explore their goals, assess their capabilities, accelerate their learning and close gaps in their experience. Talent managers too often fail to consider how...

A specific sequence of events links leadership effectiveness to employee passion, customer devotion and organizational vitality. Most executives know that leadership plays a key role in the success or failure of an organization, but little research has been compiled about the long-term impact of leadership...

As recognition of the importance of employee engagement rises, so does the need for additional research to understand the elements essential to creating a work environment that drives individual passion. The world “engagement” has been used as a catchphrase to refer to the positive attitudes...

March 20 2010 – Research from Ohio State University and the University of Florida published in Social Cognition studied what is required to convince people that their career aspirations are unrealistic. Researchers found that informing participants they did not have high enough qualifications...

June 26 2008 – A recent survey by Opinion Research Corporation found that many US businesses are missing out on vital feedback and ideas from their own workforces. Opinion Research Corporation’s annual employee research survey shows that 44% of the 1437 respondents do not carry out employee...