Tag: leadership

Want Visionary Leaders? Traditional Development Isn’t Enough

Every organization wants to fill its ranks with the best leaders possible in order to stay competitive. However, recent research suggests that formal leadership training—by itself—is not sufficient to equip business leaders with the skills they need to be successful.

Beyond Break-Outs: Successful Small Group Sessions for Your Next Conference

So, you’re planning a conference and looking for a great way to encourage participation from your audience. Yesterday we discussed the merits of break-out groups and how to ensure their success. But what if your group is tired of break-outs and wants something different? Here are a few ideas:

How Startup Culture in the Workplace Can Help Attract and Engage Top Talent

By Brian Shapland, general manager of turnstone Startup culture is known for its agile workplaces, passionate founders, and “work hard, play hard” approach to getting things done. But these days it isn’t just Silicon Valley’s latest billion-dollar valuations grabbing headlines—it’s legacy giants like Ford, Cisco, and others looking to activate or awaken a sense of startup […]

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Planning a Conference? Build a Better Break-Out Group

Ever get to a meeting and shudder when you see break-out groups on the agenda? Sure, there are speakers, but then there are huge blocks of time devoted to break-outs.  It’s natural to wonder whether or not these small groups will be of any value.

Millennials Choose a ‘Career for Me’ Over Being the Boss, Says New Research

Instead of climbing the corporate ladder, Millennials are focused on learning the technical and personal skills to ensure long-term career security, according to a study released by ManpowerGroup. Globally, Millennials prioritize pay and purpose. Asked about their career goals, 23% say earning a lot of money is a top priority, followed closely by making a […]

Is Your Ethics and Compliance Training Reaching the Right People?

According to a recent survey, many organizations are falling short when it comes to training executives and board members on ethics and compliance issues. This is a huge oversight, as these are possibly the people in your company who need this training the most! Is your company overlooking these key stakeholders?

Practical Strategies to Engage Hispanic Millennials

Yesterday’s Leadership Daily Advisor looked at new proof of the growing impact of Hispanic Millennials on the workforce. Today we offer three more ways to prepare your company for success in meeting its diverse needs.

How to win by losing strategically

by Elizabeth Petersen This contribution is the second in a two-part series from BLR Executive Vice President Elizabeth Petersen about business lessons learned through sports. Rugby has taught me innumerable life and business lessons, and today I pay homage to the nameless French Canadian who taught me how to lose strategically. But first, an introduction […]