Leadership development may be the most important thing any company does. That’s why, every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover leadership development to find the very best leadership development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to posts about HR in 2017, leadership development trends, succession planning, and why you should become a self-directed learner.
From Neil McCormick: My three wishes for HR and business in 2017
“Over the course of traveling to 18 countries in the pursuit of better HR practices in 2016, Neil McCormick has developed a perspective on where things stand and three wishes for HR and business in 2017.”
From Shonna Waters and Alex Alonso: Five Trends In Talent
“In 2017, HR is expected to adapt to keep up with the changing business environment and evolving employee expectations.”
From Eben Harrell: Succession Planning: What the Research Says
“All CEOs will inevitably leave office, yet research has long shown that most organizations are ill-prepared to replace them. In this article, we review the most salient studies of succession planning and offer context from experts on the process of picking new leaders for organizations.”
From Debra Cohen: 3 Reasons to Become a Self-Directed Learner
“Attending conferences, seminars and training activities is usually a fun and rich experience. Sometimes you learn a lot at these events, and sometimes you primarily enhance your professional network. But in today’s fast-paced business environment, where staying competitive and being recognized for your leadership and proficiency in HR is critical, many of us need to turn inward for motivation and direction in building behaviors for success. Why become a self-directed learner?”
