Do Your Workers Like You?
A recent survey concerning leadership reveals, among other things, how employees feel about their leadership.
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Levers of Leadership Success: Tips from ATD 2016
This week, we’re presenting valuable tips for trainers that were shared at the annual Association for Talent Development (ATD) Conference and Exposition held recently in Denver, Colorado. Today, we hear from Jack Zenger, CEO of Zenger Folkman, on 6 Leadership Levers that drive great results.
More from ATD 2016: Measuring Your Training ROI
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented thoughts on bite-sized learning from a session at the annual Association for Talent Development (ATD) Conference and Exposition held recently in Denver, Colorado. Today, another ATD speaker has advice for determining the return on investment (ROI) of training programs.
Many in U.S. Don’t Believe Leaders Act in Best Interest of Employees
Fierce, Inc., a leadership development and training company, has released research results that reveal sentiments toward leaders in business and politics. Fierce conducted the nationwide survey of several hundred professionals to identify how their views on leadership compared in the business and political worlds.
Train Managers and Supervisors to Manage Change
It’s often said that change is the only constant in life, but change at an organization can be met with resistance, dismissal, or fear on the part of employees. Training can help managers and supervisors identify issues that make employees apathetic to change and can make it easier for these employees to absorb change.
Worst Jobs of 2016
A recent opinion poll has sought to learn what the worst and best jobs of 2016 were. Take a look at today’s Advisor to find out more.
Wellness Programs: What Metrics Are Meaningful?
In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Kristine Muller explained how wellness must become a part of company culture if it is to succeed. Today, Liz Dickinson, founder and CEO of Mio Global, discusses changing opinions about wellness metrics, including why heart rate should replace step count.
Training to Prevent Data Theft: What’s Good for Workers Is Good for the Company
In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Matt Cullina, CEO of IDT911, presented the importance of preparing employees for cyber incidents such as identity theft. Today Cullina addresses another important aspect of training for these security challenges—when you protect employees, you protect the business.
Keep Employees’ Identity Safe and Boost Productivity
Data and identity theft have become big problems in the modern, interconnected business world. With tips on educating employees on the risk (while nurturing productivity at the same time), we present an article by Matt Cullina, CEO of IDT911, a global provider of identity management and data risk services.
Prospecting—The Missing Link in Your Sales Training
Training sales staff has many aspects and challenges, from new technologies to closing strategies to managing numerous accounts. According to one sales training expert, many employers overlook an important part of the sales cycle in their training of sales professionals: prospecting.