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Skillsoft-Sponsored Research Finds Majority of Leadership Development Programs Ineffective

Skillsoft announced the availability of a new Leadership Development Benchmarking Survey conducted by Brandon Hall Group, a leading global research and analyst firm.

The survey reveals that the majority of organizations feel that their leadership development programs are falling short, with 75% ranking them as not very effective.

The research also identifies the key advantages organizations ascribe to effective leadership development programs, including cost savings and key performance indicator (KPI) improvements, all supported by data related to strategy, training budget and program longevity.

 

Skillsoft sponsored this exclusive research to provide the industry a better understanding of leadership development in organizations today. Skillsoft is a pioneer in the field of technology-delivered learning with a long history of innovation and delivering solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses.

 

The report, "Leadership: The State of Development Programs," authored by Brandon Hall Group's Laci Loew, principal analyst and talent management practice leader, and David Wentworth, senior learning analyst, discusses the changing nature of today's leadership development programs. Based on in depth analysis of a broad spectrum real world data, the report offers strategic guidance to consider when evaluating next steps in refining a leadership development strategy or program. A complimentary download of the report is available online here.

 

Source: NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE) http://www.skillsoft.com/about/press_room/press_releases/November_12_13_BrandonHall.asp Permission to publish effected by Skyllsoft | Lois Paul and Partners