Measuring leadership development is less about checking boxes and more about connecting dots: between learning and behavior; between behavior and business outcomes.
Professional Development
WSB CPED Partners with Ziplines Education
New collaboration between Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development and Ziplines Education empowers professionals at all career levels to stay relevant in today’s tech-driven world.
How Insurance Leaders Can Identify and Nurture High-Potential Talent
Like many others, the insurance industry thrives on a foundation of skilled professionals who can adapt to changing markets, regulations, and customer needs. However, identifying and nurturing high-potential (HiPo) talent on any team isn’t just about spotting top performers but recognizing those who can grow beyond their current roles and drive the company’s future success.
Leadership Development: Insights from Top Executives
Leadership in the next year and well into the future will require a blend of timeless human qualities—empathy, integrity, and adaptability—along with tech-savviness and strategic foresight. By embracing these skills, leaders can create dynamic, resilient organizations ready for whatever the future holds.
The Secret to a Culture of Continuous Learning: Intent
Managers often allow the tyranny of the urgent to trump developing a culture of learning. We don’t think we have time to address issues and develop our people. But if you’re asking yourself how you’re going to find time, you’re asking the wrong question. It’s not a question of time, but intent.
Maximize Your Organization’s ROI in Professional Development: The Hybrid Model Advantage
As the business world continues to face rapid change, the flexibility and adaptability of a hybrid professional development will begin to play a more pivotal role in reaching learners who need flexibility, a balance of experiences, and personalized exploration to enhance their growth journey. By embracing the hybrid model, your organization demonstrates it is not just adapting to change but leading the way and serving your employees in a way that meets their needs, not just the organization’s.
Leadership Development Goals: Master These Four Crucial Leadership Competencies
Embarking on a journey of leadership development involves more than just honing technical skills; it requires a focus on four key competencies that elevate your impact: strategic thinking, confronting ambiguity, leading inclusively, and collaboration. Growth in these four areas is critical if leaders want to elevate their contributions to the organization.
Presenting Your Case: A Guide to Persuading Your Boss to Invest in Your Marketing Future
As a marketing leader, you need the skills and mindset to drive growth and success for your organization. Investing in your professional development through the Chief Marketing Officer Leadership Program results in positive ROI for your organization. It improves your engagement and performance, reduces turnover, enhances creativity, and develops you into a more effective marketing leader. The information in this guide can be used to convince your boss of the business case to invest in your marketing skills development.
Presenting Your Case: A Guide to Persuading Your Boss That Transition to Executive Management is a Strategic Investment
Investing in your professional development through the Transition to Executive Management program results in positive ROI for your organization. It improves employee engagement and performance, reduces turnover, enhances creativity, and develops you into a more effective leader. This guide provides concrete benefits you can share with your boss to convince them about the return on investment they will see from investing in your professional development.
21 Must-Read Books for Managers
There are several resources that will help you grow in your professional development. Some of the most accessible resources are books. We compiled this reading list to help get you started.