DDI Research Reports and Summaries

As part of DDI's ongoing commitment to thought leadership, we are constantly conducting research and studies on a broad range of current HR issues. You're invited to review our recent research reports and summaries by clicking on the links below.

  • Optimizing Your Leadership PipelineSM
    This white paper discusses DDI's approach, best practices and tips for implementing a Leadership Pipeline as part of a Talent Management strategy.
  • Leading the Past. Preparing the Future. A DDI Australia Research Report
    A DDI Australia report - celebrating 30 years of operations in Australia. This report reflects on the socio-ecomonic changes during the last three decades, and searches for insights that will help identify how to best prepare Australia's business leaders to succeed move forward as we face the challenges of tomorrow.
  • Is the Sales force Delivering Business Value? 2007-2008 Global Sales Perceptions Study
    Global research undertaken to gain an understanding from buyers on whether sales organisations and sales leaders are making the shift to a more consultative, value-added relationship with buyers.  The conclusions are: Buyers have a poor perception of sales people; buyers have increasingly high expectations - that are not being met; Sales people are not making inroads on becoming business partners.
  • Leaders in Transition: Stepping Up, Not Off
    DDI global study highlights places leaders find support when moving to new roles. Leaders are advancing up the career ladder faster than ever before. DDI set out to take a unique look at the issues-not from the perspective of the organisations, but from the perspectives of the people who are actually encountering these significant leadership transitions.
  • Are You Getting Value(s) from Your Selection Activities? 
    View DDI Australia's selection research report, Recruiting for Culture Fit.

    Selection Forecast 2006/2007 (Executive Summary)
    Bi - Annual survey of recruiting and hiring practices and related talent management issues. (Launched in even-numbered years)
  • Leadership Forecast 2005/06 (Executive Summary)
    Bi - Annual survey of trends and issues related to leadership and leader development. (Launched in odd-numbered years)
  • Leadership Forecast 2005/06 - Australia & NZ Global Comparison Report
    Bi - Annual survey of trends and issues related to leadership and leader development. Australia & NZ Global Comparison Report.