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2020 Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning study identifies global leadership gap

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Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning recently published a study which revealed how the leadership requirements in all industries have shifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Reevaluating women’s leadership development

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“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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Case study: When science meets luxury: How Burberry is reinventing leadership, powered by their past

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A close-knit industry stretched to its limits Leadership has always been critical to a company’s success, but it is getting harder as the pace of change accelerates. We also want to ensure learning grounds us in our values to achieve our strategic ambition while being practical and accessible to our leadership community,” Finley says. “I

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

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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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The leadership coaching revolution is here

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A majority of organizations around the world are investing in leadership coaching to ensure their employees have the critical knowledge, skills and experience to remain competitive. Over 40 percent of these organizations report their spending on leadership coaching has increased from 2020 to 2021. The world has changed.

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3 timeless principles of leadership

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When I began studying leadership in the 1960s, top-down leadership reigned. As time went by, I became more and more interested in a different style of leadership, —one I’ve been teaching now for more than 50 years. Three timeless leadership principles have risen to the top. 3: Leadership is love.

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Meet the CLO Advisory Board: Diane August

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Under her leadership, Nationwide was ranked as the No. CLO: What was your first official job in learning and development? Assistant director of learning and development at Ohio Health, a hospital group, leading leadership development. CLO: What lessons did you learn in 2020 that you’ve brought with you into 2021?

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