Purpose – This paper aims to explore why investment in people development and engagement is the key to company growth. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains the importance of people development and engagement in general terms; then highlights the contribution they made to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how supermarket‐giant Walmart, facing demand to open stores faster than it could produce qualified managers, has launched a leadership academy to develop high‐potential talent and increase the speed at which managers are ready for...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the concept of smart leadership and outline how to excel as a leader. Design/methodology/approach – The paper highlights some of the challenges encountered by global leaders, to enable others to profit from their experience. Findings –...

Purpose – This paper aims to present a blueprint for HR leaders to excel as chief executives. Design/methodology/approach – The paper highlights some of the challenges that HR leaders encounter in their quest to succeed as a chief executive. Findings – The paper emphasizes the need to...

Purpose – This paper aims to chart the success of employee development at DHL Express. Design/methodology/approach – It explains the background to two training programs at the company, the form they take and the results they are achieving. Findings – The paper reveals that, when employee...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to use new research in the life‐sciences sector to explain how the active management of high‐potential individuals and leadership development will be the key to success. Design/methodology/approach – It draws on research conducted among 203 senior...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to observes how global financial consultancy Deloitte is training its future leaders. Design/methodology/approach – The background to the various programs, the form they take and the results they are achieving have been explained. Findings – This...

Purpose – Demonstrates how to acquire right perspective to enhance leadership excellence. Design/methodology/approach – Considers 14 myths about coaching and puts forward an alternative viewpoint. Findings – Defines coaching as a process of hand-holding, questioning, listening, guiding and...

Purpose – Evaluates the impact of an executive-development program at Standard Chartered Bank. Identifies the contribution of the different program phases to its impact. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the reasons for the program, the form it takes and the effects it is having....

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...