Are you in charge of the organization's leadership development?



If so, you have one of the most demanding tasks in this challenging environment.



Businesses nowadays are very competitive, and as a result, everyone is held to greater standards. This indicates that executives in companies are under pressure to produce outcomes, and HR/Learning & Development Departments are no different. They must demonstrate their worth and achieve more with less, much like other business… Continue

Companies have long used leadership development programs Tulsa to engage in internal growth and prepare high-potential individuals to take on top positions in the firm in the near future. However, what we consider to be strong leadership qualities and the talents that go with them have evolved. Leadership development for a broader variety of managers has grown more vital as firms recognize the need of… Continue

Toby Joplin, CPA, PhD, is the founder of Joplin Consulting Group and an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Tulsa, where he teaches business management and the capstone strategy course. For over 25 years, he has assisted businesses in developing, improving, and implementing strategies. He is the co-founder of a website that was named one of the Top 50 Uses of the Web by BusinessWeek magazine in 2005. Many professional and business magazines have written about the website,… Continue

WHERE DO YOU START WITH YOUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

1. Evaluate your professional situation.

Understanding yourself and where you stand professionally is the first step in mapping your leadership growth. Taking inventory of your strengths, shortcomings, and workplace inclinations may assist you in identifying areas for progress and avoiding potential traps on your path to becoming a more successful leader.

2. Make a Goal You Can Achieve

Setting goals is an…

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