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Why do so many leadership development programs fail?

Great Results Team Building

Way back in January 2014, in an issue of McKinsey Quarterly , a group of researchers attempted to answer this question: “Why do so many leadership development programs fail?” ” They summarized their finding into the four main issues that led to a lack of results in most leadership development programs.

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3 Ways Executives Can Champion Lifelong Learning

Lead Change Blog

With fall officially here, children are now fully settled in at school, businesses are back up to full speed after summer vacations, and many of us are taking stock of our 2017 resolutions – and how to accomplish them before the holidays approach. did, and wisely said) that “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”

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The Traits of Socially Innovative Companies

Harvard Business Review

While there are some factors that make social innovation more likely than not — such as intrapreneurs who will champion them — Davis and White find that competing for talent, strong brands, and leadership transitions all correlate with stronger social initiatives.

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Black History Month: Inspiration Women Leaders Who Changed the World

HR Digest

After that she performed around the country, showing off her acrobatic skills, doing aerial maneuvers, loops, and tailspin in a plane. . Angelou received several honors throughout her career, including two NAACP Image Awards in the outstanding literary work (nonfiction) category, in 2005 and 2009. . Rosa Parks (1913-2005).

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What Investors Need to Know About Zimbabwe After Mugabe

Harvard Business Review

After being denounced for years for its dictatorship and destructive economic policies, Zimbabwe entered a new chapter in November 2017, following the military’s removal of president Robert Mugabe, who ruled the country for 37 years. Zimbabwe’s new leadership faces a challenging task. ALEXANDER JOE/Getty Images.

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If you can't trust the White House, who can you trust?

Coaching Tip

million Mr. Obama drew for his first inauguration in 2009, according to Nielsen. Sources: The New York Times (Jan 22, 2017) and The Wall Street Journal (Jan 23, 2017). The truth is Nielsen reported Saturday that Mr. Trump's inauguration drew a broadcast audience of 30.6 million people. However, that was smaller than the 37.8