Ellie Hall

March 2012 - TD Magazine

Leaders are critical about creating a sustainable culture of innovation, but they shouldn't be.

Innovation-Driven Leadership

This is a reflection on readers' response to the author's article 'Why Women Don't Rule,' published in the April 2003 issue of the magazine 'T+D.' Many of the responses received (a 60/40 ratio of women to men) examined whether there are true gender differences or just traditional roles that people fall into. The idea of learned gender roles is supported by the observations of Ellie Hall, senior faculty member at the Center for Creative Leadership. She says that in the mixed-gender groups she works with, the women often defer to the men during conversation and decision making. There are also indications that women limit themselves by not being aggressive enough to demand their rights.

Women Dont Rule Redux

Brandon Hall Group, a research and analyst organization, recently announce the winners of the 2012 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards. Now in its 19th year, the program honors winners with more than 70 Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in 30 categories.  Winners for Best Advance in Sales Training Software Platform include  Gold: Richardson Group, Inc.Silver: Blackboard, Inc.Bronze: ClearPoint. Winners for Best Advance in Unique Sales and Marketing Technology include Gold: Richardson Group, Inc.Silver: MaestroBronze: Brainshark. Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group Senior Analysts and Executive Leadership. Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Office of Brandon Hall Group, Inc. stated, “This year’s entries underwent a rigorous judging process and arriving at a final decision on this year’s award winners was extraordinarily difficult for our judging panel.”  Evaluations were based on the following criteria:Product: What was the product’s breakthrough innovation?Unique differentiators: What makes the product unique and how does it differ from any competing products?Value proposition: What problem does the product solve and/or what need does this product address?Measurable results: What are the benefits customers can expect to experience as a result of using this product?  “It is our honor to recognize this year’s award winners, who exemplify the commitment to innovation and excellence that drives growth and over-the-top business results,” said Mike Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group, Inc. For the complete list of winners, please visit Brandon Hall Group’s Awards Page.

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