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Train Like It’s Real

A proven methodology from elite sports offers a way to close the persistent gap between program investment and behavior change.

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Mon Aug 31 2026

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Many talent development professionals find that their leadership development programs, despite positive participant feedback and high-quality content, rarely translate into meaningful behavior change once participants return to work. Leaders gain knowledge, but without practicing in settings that reflect real leadership challenges, they do not apply it effectively.

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September/October 2026 TD Magazine

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