Developing Leadership Talent (Essential Tools Resource) [Paperback]

David Berke (Author), Michael E. Kossler (Author), Michael Wakefield (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0470177020 | ISBN-13: 978-0470177020 | Edition: 1

Based on the popular Developing Leadership Talent program offered by the acclaimed Center for Creative Leadership, this important resource offers a nuts-and-bolts framework for putting in place a leadership development system that will attract and retain the best and brightest talent. Step by step, the authors explain how alignment with strategic goals and organizational purpose and effective developmental experiences are the backbone of a successful leadership program. An authoritative and useful book, Developing Leadership Talent is an essential tool for any leadership program.

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Develop Leadership Talent the CCL Way

Based on the popular Developing Leadership Talent program offered by the acclaimed Center for Creative Leadership, this important resource offers a nuts-and-bolts framework for putting in place a leadership development system that will attract and retain the best and brightest talent.?Step by step, the authors explain how alignment with strategic goals and organizational purpose and effective developmental experiences are the backbone of a successful leadership program. An authoritative and useful book, Developing Leadership Talent is an essential tool for any leadership program.

Advance praise for Developing Leadership Talent

"As organizations change and grow, the demands placed upon their leaders shift significantly. This book is a very practical guide, providing concrete steps that any organization can take to enhance the competencies and skills of its leaders, and to ensure that they have the necessary abilities to move it forward into the future."
—Dorothy E. Bassett, dean, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Duquesne University

"Not just a who's who of leadership gurus and experience, but more of a 'let's do' in the way you can apply the practices the authors outline. I will use this as a guide for not only people managers, but for our human resources population as well!"
—Michael S. Salone, vice president, ALSTOM University, ALSTOM Holdings

"Developing Leadership Talent is both a 'how-to' book with efficient tools as well as a 'why-to' business book that will help you develop an effective approach that will win the organizational support you need to launch or relaunch your LDP. Most talent executives believe in leadership development; many don't have this simple but powerful approach to draw on."
—Mark Hamilton, vice president, learning and development, SPX Corporation

About the Author

David Berke is a principal at Lorsch, Berke, and Associates, a firm that specializes in succession, talent management, and leadership development.

Michael Wakefield?serves as?manager of trainer development for the Center?for Creative Leadership.

Michael E. Kossler is a senior enterprise associate at the Center?for Creative Leadership.?

The Center for Creative Leadership is a top-ranked, global provider of executive education that develops better leaders through its exclusive focus on leadership education and research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Pfeiffer; 1 edition (June 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470177020
• ISBN-13: 978-0470177020
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,502,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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