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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?” 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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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. For example, a team might come together to create guidelines to optimize global virtual team performance. Coach, coach and coach.