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Investing in leadership development is crucial for organizational growth. But navigating the vast landscape of solutions and programs can be overwhelming. That's why we're sharing a comprehensive guide to help HR, Talent, and business leaders identify their needs and select the right leadership development solutions for their team or organization. Download the full guide (link in comments) to gain access to: 📑 Proven 7-step strategy: Develop the perfect leadership development strategy that aligns to organizational goals and delivers ROI 💡 Expert insights: Benefit from a decade of knowledge to help you evaluate different approaches to leadership development to discover your perfect fit 🛠 Tools to capture critical requirements: Identify the most important features & capabilities needed in a solution that fulfill your strategic objectives ✅ Vendor checklists: Assess potential leadership development solutions & identify the perfect solution for your org

As organizations rush to adopt and innovate AI-powered applications, leaders are navigating the significant risks and ethical considerations surrounding the promising new technology. Building Ethical and Impactful AI Solutions is an on-demand program that empowers leaders with the foundational concepts and frameworks to guide their organization through responsibly and ethically integrating AI with confidence. Developed in partnership with IMD, the on-demand program is taught by professor of digital strategy and cybersecurity Öykü Işık and professor of AI, analytics, and marketing strategy Amit Joshi. Watch the video for a sneak preview of the program content, and click the link in the comments for more info. #AI #AIethics #leadershipdevelopment

Are your online L&D programs struggling to meet enrollment and completion targets? While virtual learning has made it possible to extend L&D opportunities to more employees than ever, low enrollment is a common issue across online programs. So what can L&D leaders do to boost their numbers and help ensure employees are reaping the benefits of continuous learning? Our latest blog offers actionable tips to increase engagement in online learning programs, including: 💻 Offering customized learning experiences 💭 Integrating coaching 🎲 Gamification and offering incentives What are some strategies you've used to boost enrollment in online learning? Let us know in the comments.

Being a leader can be stressful and, at times, depleting. Long weekends are the perfect opportunity to hit the reset button. 🔋

It's great to learn the research-backed reasons why we should strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. But we can't stop at learning; we must consistently put inclusive practices into action. That's what Fostering Inclusion & Diversity, a three-week program from ExecOnline and Yale School of Management, is designed to do. Taught by organizational psychology experts Amy Wrzesniewski and Heidi Brooks, the program provides leaders with the concepts, frameworks, and support to adopt and apply DEIB best practices every day. The program is designed for leaders at every level and includes: 💻 6 hours of on-demand, HD lectures 👩🏽🏫 Professor interactions, group learning, and optional coaching sessions 💡 Facilitated intra-company team meetings 📑 Final project, which integrates weekly activities The up-coming session of Fostering Diversity & Inclusion begins on July 8th. Learn more at the link. #DEIB #leadershipdevelopment #summerschool

The role of the CHRO continues to gain prominence as a strategic power player among a company's top executives. In an ever-shifting business environment, CHROs must have the skills to make smart investments in people to drive the busines forward. In a recent article, Paige McGlauflin at Fortune underscores this point and offers the 4 new skills that every CHRO needs, according to industry experts. Read the article below and check the comments for a link to a sample development path for CHRO successors.

Last week, on World Productivity Day, we asked which tactic you used to overcome productivity roadblocks. Half of our poll takers said they relied on to-do lists. Task lists are a great way to reduce the "cognitive overhead" required to remember everything you need to get done. But not all to-do lists are created equal. Entrepreneur and management expert Alexandra Cavoulacos explains how to structure and revise your to-do list for maximum productivity in her on-demand ExecOnline program "The Modern Personal Productivity Playbook." Watch the video for a preview of the program and read the program description at this link: https://bit.ly/3zmmQMH #productivity #leadershipdevelopment

Tap back into the boldness and beliefs of your childhood and ask yourself "What if?" ExecOnline co-founder and CEO Stephen Bailey recently sat down with Andy Lopata of The Connected Leadership podcast to explore the question of "What if ..." and its importance in leadership, innovation, and more. https://bit.ly/45Jpp7x #Leadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Are you measuring your organization's bench strength? In the most simple terms, bench strength is the ratio between the number of critical leadership positions and the number of capable leaders able to step into those roles at any given time. However, in order to identify critical talent gaps and build a strong bench, HR, Talent, and L&D teams need to analyze a variety of metrics related to succession planning, leadership development, and employee retention. In a recent blog, we break down the basics of how to measure and build bench strength. What did we miss? Sound off in the comments about the metrics you use to measure the resilience of your leadership bench. #benchstrength #successionplanning #leadershipdevelopment