Instead of presenting soft skills as desired qualifications of potential employees, we should promote their value and require all potential and current employees to develop and nurture them. Here are some of the reasons why.
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Leadership is more important than ever before, yet true leaders are in short supply. There is a huge crisis of confidence in leaders. Since the financial crash of 2008, distrust in leaders has dramatically increased. Only one-third of people trust leaders.
The business context is changing rapidly, and leadership development needs to change with it. If not, it risks becoming ineffective at preparing leaders for today’s digital economy.
What does the Fourth Industrial Revolution mean for the people who lead organizations – and for the people who train them to do so?
Digital technologies and modern business models have disrupted almost every aspect of business. Industry leaders need an entirely different set of skills and capabilities, which calls for a new definition of leadership.
Everyone wants to be thought of as a good manager. However, as there are so many different skills to learn, being a good boss is no easy feat.
Creating a world-class leadership development program starts with equipping leaders with the specific skills, tools and behaviors they will need to confidently lead others and drive the performance of their team or organization.
The best way to make sure that learning is intentional and focused is to view the experience through the lens of six fundamental leadership practices
Distributed leadership opens the door to the collaboration of several leaders with varying degrees of influence and expertise.
Although there are numerous skills a coach can use when working with a client, there are three key techniques team leaders can begin using right away that will have a significant impact on the way they engage with their teams, peers and senior leadership.