Next Generation Leadership Development

While there is almost universal agreement that organizations today must be able to hire, engage, develop, retain and leverage its talent, few organizations have been able to achieve these goals. As the fault lines are traced down an organization, the blockage is not with the executives or employees, but most often with the managers that play such a critical role in executing this human capital strategy. At this level, outdated mindsets, roles, practices, and incentives guide managers to repeat mistakes in the past, stymie the success of the organization and block the path to high performance and improved productivity. It is time to add new importance and insight to the role of talent leader who can hire, inspire, grow and unleash talent within the organization. This presentation discusses the transition to managing others, how the role of manager must be redefined, and 7 critical skills for talent leadership. more »

Both the public and private sectors need the next generation of leaders prepared to be innovators and stand up to the complexity of 21st century challenges. It is critical that your talent believes your leaders today and tomorrow generate motivation, encourage integrity and promote development and empowerment. Hear examples of organizations who use talent development to grow talent potential through on- the- job challenges, stretch projects and mentoring. Learn how the Annenberg Leadership Institute and the Partnership for Public Service have worked with emerging leaders in federal agencies to improve their operations and the quality of their leadership. Their results published in a long list of best places to work are the proof! If you have responsibility to prepare tomorrow's leaders in your organization, public, or private, this webcast is for you! more »

In today's busy corporate environment, efficiency and scale are key. We have come to believe that the more people we reach with our message and our programs, the greater impact we will have. As a result, we oftentimes sacrifice depth, breadth and impact of a solution for the magnitude of reaching the employee population. Daphne Schechter, President of Schechter Consulting and Professor of Communications at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, will walk us through how programs, processes, and technology can be carefully woven together to bring the human touch to Leadership Development. Through targeted employee branding, programmatic elements, and properly sequenced follow-through and measurements, you can make Leadership Development live and breath in your organization. Technology cannot be the methodology; it is simply the engine that makes solutions run. more »

It's surprising that, as organizations wrestle with major skill and talent shortages, the extent to which corporate practices over the past few years have further weakened workforce relationships. And yet, tomorrow's leaders may bring a natural tendency for affiliation to the table. This webcast will discuss what leaders can do to build an inspired, committed organization through building affiliation at the individual level, strengthening systems for effective workforce development, and strong leadership practices that tie both together. Your next generation of leaders can create value through affiliation for both personal and company success-in this webcast you'll learn practical tools and steps to achieve this desired outcome. more »