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Even the Leadership Playing Field

CLO Magazine

A 2012 research report from global leadership firm PDI Ninth House called “Can Women Executives Break the Glass Ceiling?” In a 2011 study by consultancy McKinsey and Co., PDI Ninth House examined scores in several different competency areas for 6,000 male and female leaders at client organizations.

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Eight Ways Learning Impacts Succession Planning

CLO Magazine

Learning leaders are integral to the succession management process because so much of it depends on developing and preparing high potentials for future responsibilities. Succession management is one of the most important functions in business today. Eight Elements of Succession Management 1.

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Together Everyone Achieves More

CLO Magazine

“The program appealed to our executive team because it was real, experiential work that would develop our leaders, ensure cross-department collaboration and help solve legitimate issues within the organization,” said Gwen Riedl, manager, organization development and learning, Children’s. Have a plan for accountability.