What's New
DDI is excited to be exhibiting at the upcoming AHRI World Congress in September - HRIZON: New World Thinking.
The Brisbane HR Practices Day is designed to focus on the HR issues that affect us every day - the practical side of HR and people management. Expert presenters will run workshop sessions and present case studies to help delegates find out what other companies are doing in a range of HR areas - providing new ideas to take new ideas back to the workplace.
DDI is proud to once again be supporting MGSM's Women, Management and Work Conference.
The strength of leadership capability at the mid-level is a primary determinant of an organisations ability to execute its business strategy. If organisations want to be successful, they must take stock of the current readiness of their mid-level leaders, and develop them to meet business needs sooner. That begins with benchmarking against those organisations that are doing it right—and achieving the right results.
DDI's managing director Bruce Watt, will be leading an expert commentary discussing the topic - Closing the Talent Gap - at this year's HR Summit in Sydney.
This global research study was conducted at the end of 2011 and surveyed individual contributors to find out how well their frontline leaders interacted with them. The study focuses on the interaction essentials and offers best practices for improving frontline leaders' interaction skills.
The latest leadership development mantra is “get back to basics.” Well, DDI has been training leaders in, and practicing, the basics for 40 years.
DDI has released new trend research which provides an in-depth look at leaders' capabilities for creating conditions for sustainable innovation. Do leaders inspire curiosity? Do they challenge current perspectives, create freedom or drive discipline?
The findings in the report show a mixed forecast for innovative conditions within organisations.
DDI recently sponsored the Resources Workforce Summit in Perth from 29 – 30 November.
The main ‘pain points’ that delegates discussed included....
DDI was proud to present the John Boudreau Award for Human Capital Management at the recent 2011 AHRI National Awards.
DDI will partner with Fortescue Metals Group Limited to speak at the upcoming Resources Workforce Summit in Perth November 29 – 30. The presentation explores a case study on how Fortescue Metals Group Limited realised value and competitive edge from leadership development.
In the July edition of AFR BOSS the 6 finalists of the Financial Review BOSS Young Executive of the Year awards were revealed.
As part of the magazine’s special leadership issues, the article discussed what the research revealed on leader competence, as well as bench strength with commentary from Sheffield (DDI’s exclusive NZ Licensee) Director Christien Winter.
As facilitators and HR professionals we often need to present a solid business case for training and development, and nothing speaks louder than cold, hard facts. Using data, both internal and external, can be tremendously beneficial when highlighting the need for training; it’s the fuel for the leadership fire.
Manager ReadySM is a breakthrough frontline leader assessment that delivers the same quality of diagnosis and benefits as a full-blown assessment centre at a fraction of the cost.
Women and Leadership: Ignite Your Strengths.
Listen to BBC’s Business Daily program on DDI’s approach to senior-level assessment.
Rich Wellins presented the Asia Talent Management Award to Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, CEO and Chairman of Ayala Corporation in a ceremony broadcast live around the world from Singapore. CNBC pioneered the Asia Business Leader Awards to celebrate vision, excellence and the spirit of achievement of Asian business leaders.