One of the biggest challenges for learning professionals when it comes to leadership development is that they can lose focus of the bigger strategy picture and their functional expertise may unintentionally obstruct business drivers, according to Daan Van Den Broek, vice-president human resources for Unilever ANZ. “At Unilever, we make […]
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3 keys to help maximise high potential talent
A narrow point of view on what constitutes high potential (HIPO) and an over-reliance on identification of HIPO talent by executives are two key areas in which organisations struggle when it comes to successfully selecting and developing HIPOs, according to a global consulting firm. An over reliance on past performance […]
Boards that Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey and Michael Useem
Author: Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, Michael Useem Publisher: Harvard Business School Publishing RRP: $35.00 Boards that Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way offers actionable advice on how directors can best create value within a company. This book is relevant and […]
How Siemens develops great leaders
Great leaders need to be great communicators and articulate the company’s vision in a way that brings clarity and a compelling reason for employees to come along for the journey, according to Nicolette Barnard, Siemens ASEAN-Pacific’s head of leadership and development and acting head of HR for Siemens Australia. “In […]
4 keys to building a great CEO relationship
There are four important elements in building and managing relationships with CEOs and other C-level executives, according to Linda Devereux, general manager of human resources for iron ore producer Atlas Iron. The four keys to building and managing relationships- Each senior executive in the ASX 200 listed company, from its […]