Leading the Learning Function: Tools and Techniques for Organizational Impact

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Getting Better at Getting Better: Tools and Techniques

MJ Hall

Leadership in an organization is generally considered the pathway for competitive advantage. As the owners of the assessment and design for leadership development experiences, the talent development profession has a plethora of effective resources, theories, and tools to work our craft. Our ownership of training entrusts us with the responsibility for not only developing leaders at every level in the organization, but also modeling the practices we teach to others.

David Langford, of Langford International, focuses his practice on using quality management and systems principles with pre-K–12 teachers and, frequently, vocalizes this axiom: “Everyone a teacher; everyone a learner.” ...