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External Assessments Neuter Managerial-Leadership Judgment

Mike Cardus

Plus a dangerous misconception of people at work “ The belief that you can get significant and lasting changes in people’s behavior only by changing the person’s psychological makeup and values” (Jaques 2002) leads managers and employees to believe that these tests are meant to change or adjust their psychology, and that is dangerous!

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Ending Gender Discrimination Requires More than a Training Program

Harvard Business Review

Some organizations actively attempt to raise awareness of potentially harmful gender biases through training programs and policies that favor gender equality in the workplace. Diversity training may be a good first step in raising awareness of gender and other biases. Evidence suggests that, on their own, they may not be sufficient.

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?How to Make Diversity and Inclusion Real?

Harvard Business Review

In 2002 and 2003, partnering with Catalyst , we took a hard look at ourselves. We challenged leaders to strengthen their understanding through our recruiting and training, following best practices and by example. Deploy mentors and support networks. ?We Perhaps these steps can be helpful to your company, too. ?1.

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The 3 Types of Diversity That Shape Our Identities

Harvard Business Review

The most frequent include: assessment tools (climate surveys, statistics monitoring, minority targets), human resources programs (flexible policies, mentoring or coaching), communication campaigns, and training programs. In 2002 the company hired a chief diversity officer, Anand Rohini, to make diversity a priority.

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IBM Focuses HR on Change

Harvard Business Review

HR reinvented the way it trained and developed talent. But in a world in which bringing managers in every year for a week of offsite training is so 1960s, how do you make the leadership development process relevant to the global economy? We know, for example, that developing leaders is essential. Fostered global teamwork.

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An Interview with Larry Spears, a Servant-Leadership Legend

Modern Servant Leader

I’m fortunate to count Larry among my mentors and friends. Those of us who aspire to servant-leadership, who try to practice and live our lives as servant-leaders and servant-leaders in training, it’s generally good for us to keep the focus on ourselves. Like you said, we’re all servant-leaders in training.

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An Interview with Larry Spears, a Servant-Leadership Legend

Modern Servant Leader

I’m fortunate to count Larry among my mentors and friends. Those of us who aspire to servant-leadership, who try to practice and live our lives as servant-leaders and servant-leaders in training, it’s generally good for us to keep the focus on ourselves. Like you said, we’re all servant-leaders in training.

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