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(More customer reviews)Through case studies from major organizations, the book provides: a framework for developing executive develop strategies, systems and programs; highlights of the state-of-the-art in terms of what approaches are proving most effective and promising for the future; insights on maximizing the yield on investment in development; and evidence of the business impact of executive development and examples of ways companies have measured and validated impact.
The book's nine chapters cover:
trends and forecasts; aligning development strategies and programs with business objectives;
the 5 high-impact uses of executive development;
creating strategic unity and alignment;
successful transition of new executives;
accelerating executive development of emerging leaders;
transforming organizations;
addressing business challenges; and
the business impact of executive development.
Information is provided from a 2004 survey of executive development practices.
Other value-added features include:
design of typical action-oriented learning activities; web-based survey: typical question themes; and
different ways to measure executive development.
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Strategic Executive Development--written by three leaders in the field of executive development, James F. Bolt, Michael McGrath and Michael Dulworth--shows how world-class companies use executive development to drive business strategy and affect growth. This important resource presents five strategic uses of executive development that produce demonstrable business impact. Based on empirical data gathered from their extensive research and consulting, and a comprehensive survey of executive development in leading organizations, this book answers the key question: What are the investments in executive development that have the biggest impact? Using illustrative case studies, the authors clearly demonstrate how executive development is being successfully implemented at some of the world's most recognizable and enduring companies, including Texas Instruments. These cases describe what is working and why, offer insights into the key process steps, and show how companies have measured and validated the effects of executive development. Strategic Executive Development offers the framework needed to create an executive development strategy and program that will help your organization achieve measurable business results and develop the executive capabilities needed to win in the marketplace.
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