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Leadership Development Paradox

Coaching Tip

Although the executive education debate still rages on whether leadership is learned or innate , there is no doubt that the subject is being taught. . Back in October 2003, BusinessWeek reported that 134 companies from 20 nations spent $210 million to enroll 21,000 employees in executive leadership programs.

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Sexual Harassment Is Rampant in Health Care. Here’s How to Stop It.

Harvard Business Review

Human Resources commonly takes the lead in crafting and enforcing a strong policy. HR should be responsible for ensuring, among other things, that leadership has clearly communicated a zero-tolerance position; that employees trust the current procedures; and that reporting mechanisms are easy to understand. Leadership.

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Expanding the Reach of Primary Care in Developing Countries

Harvard Business Review

Indeed, a 2003 Lancet study reported that 63% of child deaths in the 42 countries that account for 90% of global child mortality could be prevented each year through more effective primary care. This helps the centers increase efficiency, maintain quality standards, track disease trends, and collect demographic information.