When using the performance and potential matrix (9 box) to assess leaders, some organizations will assess each employee, then discuss development at a follow-up meeting, or worst case, not at … Read more
The most popular post on this blog continues to be one of my first posts written in 2008 called How to Write a Great Individual Development Plan (IDP). In one … Read more
This post first appeared in SmartBrief on Leadership: Here’s a question I often get from managers: “I have employees that don’t want to be developed. They just want to come … Read more
Guest post by Karissa Thacker What is your current specific self-improvement project? Is it specific? Is it measurable? Is it clear? I have taken a coaching tip from Mark Zuckerberg, … Read more
Most managers have good intentions when it comes to developing our employees, but good intentions often fall by the wayside. An individual development plan (IDP) is a great way to … Read more
Most of us have good intentions when it comes to improving ourselves, but good intentions often fall by the wayside. An individual development plan (IDP) is a great way to … Read more
For many leaders, it’s a time to reflect on accomplishments for the year and establish goals for the upcoming New Year. It’s also a good time to set leadership development … Read more
I’ve been writing a series of posts over at About.com Management and Leadership covering use of the 9 box performance and potential matrix for succession planning and leadership development. The latest … Read more
This post was recently published at Smartblog on Leadership. When I first started in the field of leadership development (when gas was 89 cents a gallon), the model we used … Read more
I know, you’ve heard it a zillion times before: the importance in taking the time and effort to develop your employees. So why aren’t you? Read my latest post over at … Read more