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Building leadership skills organically

CLO Magazine

One of the most worrisome developments is the impact to leadership pipelines. A recent survey by Fidelity Investments determined that a fifth of individuals within 10 years of retirement had accelerated their workforce departure date, which means that at this very minute, we are short thousands of skilled and capable business leaders.

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Soft skills are more valuable than hard skills

CLO Magazine

We know some people don’t like to use the term soft skills, implying that the skills may be inferior. While core skills or power skills may be better, soft skills is the term most people understand and use. Three important data sets suggest executives consider hard skills to be more valuable than soft skills.

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From traditionalist to strategic partner: How the role of the CLO has evolved 

CLO Magazine

Traditionally, the role of a CLO was primarily focused on learning and development, with a primary goal of ensuring employees received the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively. Another important shift in the role of the CLO is the increased use of technology in L&D.

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CLO Symposium 2023: Ruth Gotian shares a methodological approach to peak performance

CLO Magazine

Ruth Gotian, as she opened her keynote discussion on October 17 during CLO’s 2023 Symposium in San Diego. ’ I say: ‘It’s my job to make people successful.’ Gotian’s keynote address and all other 2023 CLO Symposium sessions are available on-demand now. Interested in watching this full session?

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Reevaluating women’s leadership development

CLO Magazine

“Break the glass ceiling” is a metaphor used to describe the invisible barrier women face when ascending into leadership positions. Women leaders are switching jobs at the highest rates we’ve ever seen — and at higher rates than men in leadership. Women are already significantly underrepresented in leadership.

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The future of leadership: Skills to look for in business leaders post-COVID-19

CLO Magazine

Many companies experienced anywhere from a 20 to 60 percent loss in revenue in 2020, and more than 14 million Americans either temporarily or permanently lost their jobs. For so long, our idea of strong leadership has been shaped by strict delegation and direction, where managers lead the way and employees dutifully follow.

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Meet the CLO Board: Kevin Wilde

CLO Magazine

We recently sat down for a conversation with Kevin Wilde, an Executive Leadership Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business. In 2007, he was named CLO of the Year. CLO: How did you first become interested in learning and development? Chief Learning Officer: Where is your hometown? I was 16 years old.

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