Linkage Inc's Best Practices in Leadership Development Handbook

Leadership development is a planned effort that enhances the learner's capacity to lead people. Building on the success of the first edition, Linkage conducted a study of over 300 top organizations and their needs in organizational change and leadership development that identifies approaches to leadership development that have proven to be successful. The work offers practical "how-to" instructions developing leaders and engaging in leadership development. It provides current in-depth models, assessments, tools, and other instruments that can be used for immediate application within a variety of organizations.

David Giber is a senior vice president at Linkage Inc. and designs leadership programs for organizations world wide.

Samuel M. Lam is the president of Linkage Asia.

Marshall Goldsmith is a prominent coach, speaker, and educator.

Justin Bourke is a program manager at Linkage.

Linkage Inc. is a global organizational development company that specializes in leadership development. We provide clients around the globe with integrated solutions that include strategic consulting services, customized leadership development and training experiences, tailored assessment services, and benchmark research. Linkage's mission is to connect high performing leaders and organizations to the futures they want to create.

LINKAGE INC.'S BEST PRACTICES IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK WHEN THE FIRST EDITION OF LINKAGE INC.'S BEST Practices in Leadership Development Handbook was published in 1999, it immediately became a popular resource for anyone charged with leading or executing leadership development initiatives. The second edition of the bestselling handbook has been updated to build on the previous edition with a synopsis of the latest changes in the field of leadership development. This includes new benchmark case studies from the world's foremost companies; a wealth of proven guidelines, tools, and models; and a presentation of the latest theories on leadership. This volume also puts the emphasis on "signature experiences"--those initiatives that create a unique and memorable impact on individuals, teams, and eventually the organization. Filled with real-life examples from industry leaders such as Bank of America, Dell, Macy's, and McKesson, these signature experiences show how it is possible to create positive learning and behavioral change in any organization. The second edition of Linkage Inc.'s Best Practices in Leadership Development Handbook outlines a six-phase approach to leadership development, including new information on vital topics such as: Innovations in leadership models Product development Work team development Return-on-investment calculations Continuous assessment and evaluation metrics Managing knowledge Creating an integrated system Practical uses of leadership development in a global workforce With contributions from some of the most important thought leaders in leadership development, this volume offers a resource for designing, delivering, and evaluating successful leadership development programs.

Praise for Linkage Inc.'s Best Practices in Leadership Development Handbook "This book has captured highimpact, stateoftheart approaches to developing leaders and provides innovative, new ideas that leadership development professionals can immediately put to use." Tim Fidler , worldwide director, Global Education and Training, ColgatePalmolive Company "This book captures some of the most unique and fascinating bestpractices out there. The book provides an incredible variety of examples to learn from and shares great perspectives to help you adapt those learnings to your own leadership development efforts." Albert A. Vicere , president, Vicere Associates, Inc.; Executive Education Professor of Strategic Leadership, Smeal College of Business,The Pennsylvania State University

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