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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

It ensures capable leaders are ready for critical roles, fosters business continuity, aids talent retention and can strengthen a company culture. Development plays a key role. Identify target roles. Most organizations include roles at the top of the house in succession planning.

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A Dedication to the Craft

CLO Magazine

At Harvard, Miller also took courses through Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School for Government, sparking an interest that led him to create his own consulting company after graduation. He later went on to work for Ninth House, one of the first companies to create high-quality learning simulations, and the Forum Corp.,

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Together Everyone Achieves More

CLO Magazine

That scenario requires that learning departments find ways to develop leaders who understand their own roles, as well as their peers’ responsibilities and the broader business aspects. Remember that when individuals move into cross-functional roles, intention and rationale are critical. Bring insight and rationale.