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White Papers & Articles of Interest

LEADERS WITHOUT SEA LEGS:
THREATS TO STAYING AFLOAT IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
by Ann Howard, PH.D., Chief Scientist, DDI &
Bruce Watt, PH.D., Managing Director, DDI Australia

This paper elucidates how to lead an
organization through a crisis and evaluates
leaders' readiness to do so. We support our
observations and recommendations using
data collected from DDI executive assessment
centers. Our analysis demonstrates
that the leadership attributes needed to
steer the organizational ship in perilous
times differ markedly from those in more
normal times, and the risk that the ship's
officers have wobbly sea legs runs from
moderate to very high.

If Everyone Else Is Doing It, Should We Do It Too?
Using Social Media for Organizational Learning and Development
by Verity Bissett-Powell and Aviel Selkovits, Consultants, DDI

One of the hottest topics in training and development right now is the use of web 2.0 applications, such as social media, for learning. The enormous popularity, seemingly low cost, and collaborative nature of these outlets certainly has appeal as cost-effective ways to enhance learning and development efforts. But before you start down the 2.0 road, there are a number of considerations. Here at DDI, we're putting a lot of thought into these questions, and while we don't yet have all the answers, we can certainly help you think it through. Read on to start determining if 2.0 is right for you.

Getting 100% from 360�
by Verity Bissett-Powell, Consultant, DDI

Using a multi-rater, or 360� assessment, is an efficient way to determine the development needs of individuals within your organization. The results of these assessments are the building blocks of an effective training and development program, but in order to be successful, the 360� must be implemented, interpreted and communicated correctly. Over the years, we've seen several common mistakes in this process and here we offer simple solutions that you can apply today to get the most out of your 360�.

Trust: The Toughest Leadership Challenge in Tough Economic Times
By Bob Rogers, President, DDI

A recent study reveals that employee trust in their organization's leadership has suffered during the recession. It's little wonder, given the conversations leaders are charged with: layoffs, suspension of raises, budget cuts, etc. DDI President Bob Rogers points out in this article that it is possible to build and maintain trust even in bad times.

Preparing for a Return to Hiring
By Scott Erker, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, DDI

The experts tell us the Great Recession has ended, and while we may not want to breathe a sigh of relief just yet, brighter days do seem to be on the horizon. If you're like most organizations, you haven't hired much in the past two years. Now is the time to take a look at your processes and brush up your interviewers' skills so that you can make the right talent decisions as we enter recovery mode. In this article, we'll focus on three questions you should answer before attempting to fill an empty position.