Thought Leadership and Research Podcasts

When you download our MP3 files you'll listen and learn about DDI's perspective on leading HR Trends. You'll hear from industry thought leaders on a wide range of topics that can impact your talent management decisions.

DDI 2009 Podcast Series

Leaders Without Sea Legs
This Podcast examines what it takes to be a successful leader in the face of today's economic challenges and how to help leaders get there.

Beyond a Seat at the Table: HR's Role in Business Strategy at Transocean
This Podcast examines how talent management plays a crucial role in business strategy at Transocean from the unique perspective of Steven Newman, the company's president and COO, who previously was an HR executive.

Holding Women Back: Why gender still matters on today's career ladder
This Podcast explains gender discrimination in the 21st century and debunks common gender myths about why women don't make it to top management roles-and offers some best practices to help female leaders succeed.

Are You Failing the Interview? Examining hiring concerns in a down economy
This podcast will examine the results of DDI’s recent study, "Are You Failing the Interview."

Taking Training Global at Phillips
Jef Pauwels, Vice President, Learning and Organizational Effectiveness for Philips, discusses how Philips has launched a successful global training structure.

Real Advice for Selecting Talent in Today’s Economy
This Podcast shares insights into selecting talent through bleak business times.

Rules of Employee Engagement in Challenging Time
This Podcast will explore ways to maintain and even enhance employee engagement when spending cuts, rumors, and workforce reductions can easily create a climate of fear and distrust.

Act Now to Position Your Workforce for Long-term Growth
This Podcast explores the importance of involving your up-and-coming talent in solving today’s business challenges and offers strategic advice for easing the pain of staff reductions.

New Rules for CEO Succession Management
Succession management expert Matt Paese shares insights on common mistakes and best practices around CEO Succession Management.
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Podcast Series Archives

DDI 2008 Podcast Series

• What it Takes to be a Global Leader
• Hiring Sales Leaders for New Sales Strategy at Avon Products
• Panasonic’s Global Approach to Talent Management
• Swapping Engines in Mid-Air: 2008 Sales Talent Management Benchmark 
• Innovation: The Leadership Imperative  

DDI 2007 Podcast Series

• Optimizing a Leadership PipelineSM: A Sound Approach to Talent Management
• Blend with the End in Mind: Best Practices for Developing and Sustaining Blended Learning Initiatives
• How Employee Engagement is Driving Bottom-line Success at Campbell Soup
• A Conversation About Key Trends Shaping Business with FORTUNE Columnist, Geoffrey Colvin
• Texas Children’s Hospital Takes an Innovative Approach to Demonstrate the Need for Leadership Development
• Gus Lee Talks About Courageous Leadership
• Monster.com Reveals New Research into Job Seeker’s Attitudes
• Making Retirement ManagementSM A Key Element in Your Talent Management Strategy 

DDI 2006 Podcast Series

• The Leadership Forecast 2005-2006: Best Practices for Tomorrow's Global Leaders Series
  • Building a Dream Team
  • Tending to the Garden
  • The Drive to Be a Leader

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