Leadership Development

Identifying and investing in the right people to fill the leadership pipeline is a challenge shared by learning leaders nationwide. The good news is that the search for new leadership doesn't have to be difficult - it can lead you to your own organization. Tap into original research and presentations on how to identify, engage, and align the right people to take your organization forward.

When Sun Microsystems measured the impact of their mentoring program they discovered some of the positive business results they expected to see (i.e., positive retention rates, salary grade increases, etc.), and a few they did not. The most dramatic finding was the difference in retention among participants over non-participants - a difference that translated into savings of $6.7 million.

For ConAgra Foods, the value of their leadership development program can be measured in quantitative terms and terms not typically associated with learning programs. The program provided a 276% ROI in the first year, increased productivity, and a positive impact on plant safety.

Office politics are an all too common reality negatively impacting the work environment, impeding business objectives and wasting resources. Recent research, however, has drawn surprising conclusions regarding the degree to which engaging in politics, and traits such as altruism, correspond to the pace of one's advancement.

Organizations can succeed or fail based upon how senior leadership responds in times of crisis. History has shown that in the face of difficult times, executives who exhibit positive virtues, wisdom, courage, and strength of character are more likely to continue to effectively lead and sustain their companies. This research project looks to identify the key behaviors of top leaders, and develop training programs.

Despite a tough economy, organizations can function effectively, by tying human capital investments into the company's KPIs and strategic goals. The newly published results of an HR practitioner series provide talent management best practices, from mentoring and succession planning to retention and re-recruiting that can be implemented now.

Only three percent of companies surveyed are able to find the leaders they need. To address this issue, Bellevue University and The Home Depot jointly created an innovative bachelor's degree program that creatively deploys both corporate and academic resources. The program and its success was presented at The Conference Board's Enterprise Learning Strategies Conference in February.

Human Capital Lab director, Michael E. Echols, Ph.D., writes about what organizations need to know in order to compete for the workforce of the future. Specifically, he discusses how targeted and accelerated leadership development is key to bridging the generation gap between the departing Boomer workforce and Gen Xers who will assume these leadership positions.

Integrating training and development into talent management and retention is an ongoing issue for many organizations. Bellevue University works with The Home Depot and Verizon Wireless, two companies going beyond best practices in this area. Dr. Echols gave this presentation to The Conference Board in January 2009.

Bellevue University's Human Capital Lab and Verizon Wireless examined the Verizon Wireless Tuition Assistance Program to gauge its effectiveness in the company's talent management retention rate. The team presented their research findings at Corporate University Week.

HR managers can broaden their roles beyond traditional compensation and benefits duties by focusing on talent development. Learn how you can team with senior management and serve as a strategic advisor by aligning human capital investment with organizational goals.

The convergence of economic, political, cultural, and technological forces is creating a tremendous challenge for tomorrow's healthcare leaders. Innovative educational programs addressing these forces while building upon the experience of current leaders are essential for meeting the demands of the future.