Employees to drive 'social purpose agenda', says Cranfield professor

Companies will come under increased pressure from their employees to demonstrate their social purpose in the future, according to Cranfield School of Management professor David Grayson.

Learning to speak like a digital native

We live in a digital economy, but do your leaders have the skills to make the most of it? Find out how HR can close the digital divide.

The changing tools of leadership

Spending on corporate learning is soaring, and the number one area is management and leadership development. However, the tools are changing, with peer-to-peer learning and coaching rapidly overtaking...

Bright sparks: Leadership innovation at General Electric

Globalisation and changing worker demographics have had a big impact on leadership development strategy at GE.

Exploring four alternative leadership models

Leadership is changing, and OD with it. As a follow on from yesterday's piece on new leadership dynamics, Katie Jacobs explores four alternative leadership models.

New model leaders: How leadership is changing

Are the days of 'rock star' CEOs over? Do we need collaborative networks over rigid hierarchies? Read on to find out how leadership models are changing and explore HR's role in getting them right.

Leaders: Are you prepared for what happens next in Scotland?

After two years of emotional debate and campaigning, Scotland has elected to stay part of the United Kingdom. But it also become clear that a period of uncertainty and widespread change will follow.

Dealing with the shadow side of leadership

Senior executives need exceptional drive and interpersonal skills to push themselves and others to succeed. But under pressure, these qualities can go into overdrive, and lead to catastrophe.

How to be an authentic leader

In many organisations our values and personality seem to be left at the door. When it comes to leadership, this can lead to a distorted culture.

Are you in need of leadership embodiment?

Efficiency savings and the old favourite “doing more with less” are more prevalent today than at any time before, despite signs of economic recovery.

How failure drives success

Remember the mantra “right first time”? Philip Crosby was the man behind the philosophy of “zero defects”, a phrase popularised in his 1979 book Quality is Free.

Connected leadership: The CEO and the HRD

Ram Charan has caused controversy recently with his suggestion that HR departments should be split. The leading business guru and author claimed that CEOs across the globe are disappointed in their HR...