Most companies I know talk about how they like to promote from within. They should, it is a great policy. You get the benefit of having...

Companies like to make a big deal about identifying and developing "high potential" employees. These are the people that the company...

I have no problem with on-the-job training (OJT). I think it can be the most effective way of learning quickly and effectively when done...

One of the great experiments that will naturally play out as we move to remote and hybrid work environments is the idea of visibility....

Every company board has talked about a succession plan - at least if they are responsible and intelligent. However, succession planning...

I was an English major in college. I had more than my fair share of literature classes. As much as I like reading, it was all too much...

Companies worrying (however performative it might be) about diversity and inclusion is the norm right now. It has led to discussions on...

Resources can be expensive. However, one of the most underutilized and affordable resources available for career development is the local...

The pandemic demonstrated that many organizations can work remotely if need be, but it may not be the best long-term solution. The...

A huge part of development is providing stretch opportunities. These are activities that are new to the employee and designed to get them...

My children are older now, but I certainly remember the younger years - particularly the curiosity. That phase where the only word they...

One underused tool of the great manager is asking questions. Using questions helps develop innovative and appropriate solu tions and...

By Joseph Henmueller Editor's Note: Today we have a guest blogger - Joseph Henmueller. Joe and I worked together at Midas for many years...

Great managers read - a lot. All professionals do. We have access to so much great information that the only way to truly keep up to date...

Developing new skills all the time is going to be the key to sustained success in the future. When you start to learn new skills (not if,...

I started to play bass in the orchestra in the 7th grade. I had never played it before, but was willing to give it a chance. One day I...

A quick story - names are changed to protect the innocent. Fared was talking with one of his employees, Alisha, about her development...

Most managers realize that projects, particularly large projects, should have a change management element. This is necessary because you...

I know it sounds strange, but I love hearing employees and managers say "I don't know" (IDK). It isn't because I take some perverse...

The articles on emotional health during the Covid pandemic have been overwhelming. Funny that the articles about being overwhelmed are...