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Tips for Running Mentorship Programs for Women

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Additionally, studies have found gender diversity relates to more productive companies, as measured by market value and revenue. According to a global DDI study , 67 percent of women rate mentorship as highly important in helping to advance and grow their careers. Skill development.

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VR for executive-level training: 5 key areas

STRIVR

” — Verity Creedy, Product Management Director, DDI Leaders are made, not born. Verity Creedy is Product Management Director at Development Dimensions International (DDI), an international human resources and leadership development consultancy with longtime expertise and credibility.

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The Business Case for Leadership Development

CLO Magazine

Global CEOs identified improved leadership development practices as a top five human capital strategy, according to the “Global Leadership Forecast 2014-15,” conducted by The Conference Board and Development Dimensions International. Leadership development also helps leaders perform better as they transition into global roles.

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How to Develop Leadership Competencies in Your Millennials

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As global warming and other environmental and social challenges have emerged, they blame previous generations for neglecting or exacerbating those problems. A study from leadership development firm DDI confirms that Millennials are ambitious and eager to lead if they find a company and role they value. Is that enough?

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Corporate Leadership – Part I – Do Companies Have the Talent They Need for the Future?

Jigsaw Interactive

According to DDI, the percentage of HR managers who are currently confident about their organization’s bench strength has reached a ten-year low of just 11%. This is the first in a three-part series focusing on corporate leadership that will discuss the talent scarcity currently facing companies across the globe. Where is everyone?

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Corporate Leadership – Part II – How COVID has Impacted Corporate Leadership

Jigsaw Interactive

According to Development Dimensions International (DDI), during this COVID-19 era, leaders have increased their online learning efforts by 12%, and have spent an average of 1.7 DDI’s study shows that these same leaders would like to spend an additional 3.3 Challenges.

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Sink or Swim: Setting First-time Leaders Up for Success

CLO Magazine

Our organization, Development Dimensions International, has studied leadership transitions and found that the struggles of new leaders are both real and widespread. In DDI’s “Finding the First Rung” study, we asked 1,130 front-line leaders, “How did you become a leader?” Byham is CEO of Development Dimensions International.

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