June 2007

Leadership
The big-picture philosophy of CEOs

Companies today, like never before, have to cope with extreme competitive pressure in an ever-changing business environment, and it’s often CEOs who are expected to unwaveringly lead their companies to success. Five top CEOs recently discussed their leadership philosophies in The Wall Street Journal. Find out what they have in common and what leaders can learn from these executives. Read more…

Management Control
Measuring results starts with well-defined goals

Workplace training is not about an activity; it’s about results—a tangible outcome that management can point to as a sign of success. But results and outcomes are meaningless without a system to guide the process. If companies want to foster exceedingly excellent employees, they need to first develop clear, solid goals. Read more…

Organizational Development
Nine Steps to Create a Catalyst for Change

Companies are always seeking ways to increase productivity, performance, and profitability. They know training and employee development are the means of achieving these goals, but struggle with ways to effectively accomplish them, especially when constrained by conventional methods. Organizations need to focus on moving forward by engaging, involving, and challenging employees to solve critical problems. Read more…

Kirkpatrick’s Column
The Role of the Leader in Meetings

Is a meeting leader more effective as a catalyst than as a strong leader? Your answer will depend on your interpretation of “catalyst” and “strong leader.” Leaders take on a variety of roles during meetings. The best leaders learn to recognize the purpose of each meeting and adapt themselves accordingly. Read more…