LEADERS WITHOUT SEA LEGS: THREATS TO STAYINGAFLOAT 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 onto
start determining if 2.0 is right for you.
Getting 100% from 360° by Verity
Bissett-Powell, Consultant, DDI
Using a
multi-rater, or 360º 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 360º 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 360º.
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.
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