1. The chief talent officer : evolution, trends, and opportunities -- 2. Developing the strategy -- 3. Setting the investment level -- 4. Aligning learning to business needs -- 5. Shifting to performance improvement -- 6. Creating value-based delivery -- 7. Managing the learning function for...

1. The need for the ROI methodology in the meetings and events industry -- 2. The ROI methodology : a brief overview -- 3. The alignment : defining needs and objectives -- 4. Measuring inputs and indicators -- 5. Measuring reaction and perceived value -- 6. Measuring learning and confidence --...

Purpose: The population across the industrialized world is aging to the extent never experienced before in history, living 10 years longer on average than the previous generation and nearly two decades longer than two generations ago. Design/methodology/approach: To date, this rapidly growing...

Purpose: In uncertain times, courageous leaders must be in place, stepping forward to take action to drive results. Because there is really no such thing as a natural-born leader, the organization must constantly develop current and new leaders. Leadership skills and leader behavior are shaped...

Purpose: Human capital analytics (HCA) is integral to all other human capital processes. With a mature analytics practice, leaders can make better decisions more quickly and with greater confidences. This paper aims to describe results of research that shows how organizations in Middle East...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to illustrate how a combination of three motivational forces can deliver superior team performance in an unlikely setting. Because motivation is the key to the success of talent, exploring ways to motivate employees and teams has been at the forefront of...

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the executive request for program results. With major programs in place and other programs planned, executives want to know if they are working. The executive’s perspective focuses on whether these programs impact the organization and do they deliver a...