ASTDNM Leadership Seminar: 2014 Trends in Executive Leadership Development

     

When: Friday, May 2, 2014  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Where: CNM Workforce Training Center - Rm. 111 (www.cnm.edu/wtc)

 

Cost (includes breakfast and materials): 

     
   

Seminar Description 

Special three-hour seminar presented by Heather Ishikawa of Executive Development Associates, Inc. 

Over 1,000 global organizations shared their leadership development practices, processes and strategies in the 2014 Trends in Executive Development: A Benchmark Report prepared by Executive Development Associates and Pearson TalentLens. Leadership expert Heather Ishikawa will present compelling data showing how leading-edge organizations develop talent, which attendees can compare to their own organization’s efforts. 

These findings include: 

• Top development priorities across organizations 

• Top topics for executive education programs 

• Major competency gaps of next generation leaders 

• What processes organizations are using to identify high potentials 

• Which activities are most likely to accelerate development 

• How leadership development dollars are being allocated during tight economic times. 

Participants will gain increased awareness and strategic direction concerning the Baby Boomer exit, the next generation leaders, and how to prepare their organization’s leaders for the future. 

About our Speaker

Heather Ishikawa For over a decade, Heather Ishikawa has held both internal and external consulting positions where she partnered with clients to architect global, corporate-wide leadership development initiatives. She currently is the National Sales Director for Pearson TalentLens North America. Heather is also the co-author of the bestselling book, "Now You're Thinking" for FT Press (www.ftpress.com). Heather and her colleagues are excited about the groundbreaking ideas presented to improve “Critical Thinking Skills” and to take theoretical concepts and turn them into practical application. Their engaging book presents real life stories and practical guidance to help readers learn to apply proactive, effective thinking skills that will enable them to spend time on people and goals that are important. Heather’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Stanislaus in Organizational Communications and a Master’s degree in Organizational Management. She has contributed to numerous articles and whitepapers including HR Executive magazine, CFO.com and Drive Thru HR.