Offering leadership programs that suit diverse learning styles and preferences doesn't have to be expensive, says a regional lead of learning and development at Google.
A major project such as a business restructure or system implementation could be a great opportunity for an existing manager to try something new - but it could also spell disaster, according to Vantage Performance managing director Richard Dunks.
To encourage a culture of innovation, employers should think twice before characterising setbacks as mistakes, and use disappointing results to encourage learning, development and growth, says Hay Group Pacific head of leadership and talent, Wendy Montague.
Organisations that plan professional development without consulting the individuals it targets should not expect great results, says coach Robyn Creed.
A pressing need for "a stronger, deeper leadership pipeline" is nearly universal, but according to Deloitte's latest human capital report, some leadership development programs actually slow down development and heighten retention risks.
Employers that use 360-degree feedback to assess leaders could find they destabilise their teams and create disengagement, according to effectiveness expert Lanning Bennett.
From a CEO's point of view, the most valuable thing an HR director can do is leave their "role at the table" behind and be a "real honest broker", a breakfast heard yesterday.
Employers are expecting more than ever before from their frontline managers, but they must prepare them to operate in this "challenging environment", says Paula Williscroft, of the Australian Institute of Management.
Employers that fail to ensure their leadership teams have a balance of masculine and feminine "qualities of mind" could be stifling creativity and innovation, according to The Leadership Circle director Sandra Banister.
The time for talking about gender equality and waiting for people to "get it" is over - real action is needed now, according to Helen Conway, director of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
