If you find value in content like this, sign up for my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. The ability to prepare employees for successful transitions into new and more complex roles has long been a cornerstone of development planning, leadership development, and succession planning for many organizations. While several frameworks guide these transitions, one widely used is Michael …
If you find value in content like this, sign up for my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. Recently, while backing my car out of a tight spot in a mall parking garage, I checked my mirrors and thought I had a clear view. But just as I began to move, someone walked behind my car. Fortunately, my vehicle’s …
If you find value in content like this, sign up for my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. It’s not uncommon for leaders to hold internal beliefs that quietly hinder their effectiveness. This new article highlights seven of these limiting beliefs that often go unnoticed: 1) I need to be involved (a tendency to micromanage and control every detail), …
If you find value in content like this, sign up for my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. DDI just released its HR Insights Report 2025—a global study of 2,185 HR professionals and 10,796 leaders. The 19-page report includes seven sections: HR’s evolving strategic role, the impact of assessments, succession planning, retention, Gen Z trends, development measurement, and AI …
If you find value in content like this, sign up for my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. 360 Feedback—a process in which leaders receive input on their behaviors and effectiveness from multiple sources—is a staple in leadership development across many organizations. Still, many fail to unlock its full strategic value. In a new article by Allan Church, Ph.D., …
If you find value in content like this, sign up for my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. This new report by DDI shares findings from its Global Leadership Forecast 2025, the largest and longest-running global study on leadership. Based on a survey of 11,000 global leaders—including 2,000 HR professionals—the 25-page report highlights 10 key insights, each with a “where to …
If you find value in content like this, sign up for my Talent Edge Weekly newsletter. Organizations continue to invest in management and leadership development to drive performance and enhance leadership capabilities. However, identifying development activities that address real business needs can be challenging. Based on input from over 48,000 leaders across 7,000 global organizations, this recent research …
The frequent struggles of newly hired and promoted executives within 12-18 months in their roles are well-documented. According to a report by DDI, nearly 50% of externally hired executives and 35% of internally promoted leaders fall short of performance expectations. This new HBR article provides tactics for avoiding four common traps that can hinder success in the first …
Few would dispute that an organization’s ability to identify and develop future leaders better and faster than its competitors can provide an advantage. Just as speed-to-market with a product enables an organization to get ahead of the competition, a steady pipeline of leaders, ready to respond to future challenges and opportunities, provides a competitive edge. Despite …
Many organizations incorporate leadership development programs as a critical component of their leadership development strategy. However, as organizations find ways to maximize their talent investments, proving the tangible return on investment for these programs has grown increasingly essential. This article highlights the limitations of current leadership development programs and underscores the need for a more evidence-based …
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