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Leadership Development Paradox

Coaching Tip

Back in October 2003, BusinessWeek reported that 134 companies from 20 nations spent $210 million to enroll 21,000 employees in executive leadership programs. Since leadership development is not an event, that's a significant investment in classroom activities that may or may not produce company leaders or even better managers.

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How the U.S. Army Personalized Its Mental Health Care

Harvard Business Review

Between 2003, when the Iraq war began and the conflict in Afghanistan was two years old, the Army’s volume of mental health care visits tripled, from 1.1 Exploring cutting edge ways to lower costs and improve quality. Prior to the introduction of BHDP, it was challenging to examine quality of PTSD care in the Army.

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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. It asks, for example, how well senior management communicates its zero-tolerance stance and who should oversee investigations of harassment allegations.

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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.