ATD has developed a new framework to identify the skills that we believe contribute the most to a manager’s success as a developer of talent. The framework is ACCEL (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Engagement and Listening/Assessing).
Managers—of both people and projects—are often called upon to make tough choices. Should we invest in this technology or another? Should we hire this person or a different candidate? Should we focus our efforts on this market or an emerging ...
When you hold someone accountable, you are giving them uncomfortable feedback about their behavior, which can be a challenge. You are showing them that what they said, did, or didn’t do isn’t acceptable. How do we make this uncomfortable feedback ...
If you’re not using data to find and develop leaders, you’re risking an expensive mistake. Many companies don’t think about using data during this process. They don’t see the bigger picture when it comes to leadership assessments. Data helps us ...
In organizations, middle managers are like bridges. Just as bridges provide passage across physical obstacles like a body of water, valley, or railway, middle managers connect different teams across strategic levels of companies. Without the bridge, moving efficiently or easily ...
Interaction leadership skills are very important for mid-level leaders. At the front line, you set a tone on a small team, but middle managers may also influence a function, unit, or country’s operations. Middle managers play a critical role in ...
