Purdue’s Leadership & Professional Development Competencies were established to provide a cross-discipline model of leadership development for all Boilermakers. The 20 competencies were established ...

What are the critical competencies needed to lead in our fast-changing business environment? This question was the focus of a study jointly conducted by the professional services firm Heidrick & ...

Effective leaders require competency in core skills. Expertise in core competencies associated with leadership roles typically enable a person to lead others, develop ...

There are a number of competency models that are used to guide leadership development efforts in businesses, in nonprofit organizations, and in colleges and universities. Most of these models focus on ...

The role of leaders today extends beyond traditional management skills. As organizations grow and change, leaders must cultivate new competencies to foster stronger connections with their staff. From ...

What makes an effective leader? This question is a focus of my research as an organizational scientist, executive coach, and leadership development consultant. Looking for answers, I recently ...

The decisions that leaders face on a daily basis become more and more uncertain as the speed of technology forces further change. Market pressure, consumer demands and politics cause leaders to zig ...