The traditional approach to learning journeys is no longer cutting it. Learning journeys have traditionally been designed to solve a leadership challenge over the course of a predefined time — 6 or 12 months, for example. But at DDI, we know that learning journeys must be comprehensive and continuous over…

“How can I motivate people on my team?” That’s the number one question leaders ask me when I’m facilitating leadership training. Similarly, I hear questions like, how can I keep morale up when things aren’t going well? How can I keep people happy without promotions or the right budget? I’ve…

How hard can it be to teach leaders to take ownership of their learning and development? There are a few barriers to overcome. The first is ensuring your leaders understand the importance of their development and how it relates to the goals of the business. Making this rational case for…

In a competitive talent market, it can be easy to write off turnover as inevitable. When we lose high-performing talent, we can simply point to market forces outside of our control. Yet, it’s crucial to adopt a mindset of focusing on what leaders can control to retain talent. To that…

When my son graduated from college and was taking his first step on the career ladder, we’d talk about his different interviewing experiences. He often felt that the interview process seemed unfair, with a bias towards a certain type of candidate. He also thought that many of the interviewers’ questions…

Team effectiveness has always been a big part of any company and its success. But as more companies adopt hybrid and remote work structures, leaders need to amp up their team management skills. Everyone has emotional needs at work, but remote workers have some unique challenges. They may struggle with…

Ever wonder why executives fail in such high numbers? According to DDI’s Leadership Transitions Report 2021, HR considers about half of executives hired outside to be failures in their roles. The numbers look a little better for internally-promoted executives, but more than a third are still failing.

Coaching is a hot topic these days, and it’s no wonder given the pace of change. To be agile and adapt quickly, we often need help making the turn. That’s why you’ll hear so much about creating a “coaching culture.” Companies want to create an environment where people can constantly…

Not only is it desirable for companies to learn how to improve employee engagement and have an engaged workforce, but it’s critical to their longer-term performance. Satisfied employees who feel like their job is rewarding are motivated to stay and perform well, and, as a result, drive better financial performance…