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Leadership

Strategies for effective leadership, team building, and organizational management.

Michele Fink, newly appointed VP of Talent Management at Corning, poses confidently in a modern office setting, looking towards future opportunities.

Michele Fink Appointed VP Talent Management at Corning

Michele Fink has been promoted to Vice President, Talent Management at Corning Incorporated.

Alina Petrov· Aug 16· 3 min
Elena Scaltritti, the newly appointed President and CEO of Topsoe, standing confidently in a modern office setting with subtle energy transition motifs.

Topsoe Appoints Elena Scaltritti as New President and CEO

Elena Scaltritti will assume the role of Topsoe's President and CEO on March 5, 2026, though her official appointment becomes effective June 1, 2026, establishing a unique, multi-month leadership tran

Alina Petrov· Aug 16· 3 min
First responders from police and fire departments participating in Davenport University's new leadership program, symbolizing dedication and community service.

Davenport University launches new First Responder Leadership curriculum

Members from the Grand Rapids Police Department, Cascade Township Fire Department, and the Lowell Fire Authority are among the first to participate in Davenport University's new First Responder Leader

Alina Petrov· Aug 13· 3 min
Office workers experiencing anxiety as AI interfaces appear, with a manager looking stressed about job role changes and layoffs.

Managers Unprepared as AI Sparks Workplace Anxiety and Layoffs

Cloudflare recently laid off 7% of its workforce.

Alina Petrov· Aug 6· 4 min
A tired physician working late at night, burdened by medical literature and digital screens, highlighting the challenges of continuing medical education.

Physicians Face Lifelong Learning Challenges for 2026 CME

Nearly half of primary healthcare professionals cite lack of time and high workload as primary barriers to completing mandatory continuing medical education.

Alina Petrov· Aug 5· 3 min
A stressed, untrained manager overwhelmed by responsibilities in a boardroom, symbolizing the risks of poor leadership selection.

Promoting untrained managers poses risks to workforce and business performance.

Companies fail to choose the candidate with the right talent for a management job an astonishing 82% of the time, according to Gallup .

Alina Petrov· Aug 1· 4 min
Diverse executives collaborating in a modern boardroom, discussing market trends with a holographic display.

Leadership Program Objectives and Future Executive Training

A new 'Elevate Your Leadership Skills' program, launching next quarter, promises to equip executives with tools for unprecedented market volatility.

Alina Petrov· Jul 21· 3 min
Diverse group of women collaborating and learning in a Wikimedia leadership development program, fostering mentorship and community empowerment.

Wikimedia's 2026 programs develop next-gen leaders

One participant in the Africa Wiki Women Fellowship for 2026 described her experience as a "transformative journey" that fundamentally reshaped her understanding of leadership and mentorship.

Alina Petrov· Jul 18· 3 min
Corporate board members analyzing complex human capital data and risk metrics on a holographic display in a futuristic boardroom setting.

Boards Demand Deeper HR Insights Amid 2026 Human Capital Trends

83% of corporate board directors now access whistleblower data directly.

Alina Petrov· Jul 12· 3 min
Business leaders collaborating around a holographic AI interface, discussing strategies for navigating AI's impact on emotional labor in the workplace.

Leadership training adapts to AI's emotional labor demands

A new leadership program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Collat School of Business costs $5,500 per person, designed to teach managers how to lead in an AI-driven world.

Alina Petrov· Jul 10· 3 min
Split image showing a group of teachers collaborating versus a single leader receiving an award, symbolizing broad development versus elite credentialing.

2026 leadership training: Broad development vs. elite credentialing

In the Arab region, the UNESCO-backed TAMAM project has connected teachers across 79 schools in nine countries for 18 years, generating 130 local improvement projects.

Alina Petrov· Jul 6· 3 min
Two Morgan State University graduate students, Natan Coresh-Chiappori and Michelle Mondrey, receive Fulbright Research Awards to conduct impactful global projects in Germany and Eswatini.

Morgan State Students Win Fulbright Awards for Global Research

Two Morgan State University graduate students, Natan Coresh-Chiappori and Michelle Mondrey, have secured prestigious Fulbright Research Awards for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Alina Petrov· Jul 2· 3 min
Diverse team collaborating in a bright office, receiving positive feedback and discussing employee development strategies.

Companies Embrace Frequent Feedback for Employee Development

Employees who understand their job expectations are 8.

Alina Petrov· Jul 1· 3 min
Diverse female leaders in a boardroom discussing AI growth projections, highlighting a positive outlook on artificial intelligence for business.

Female Leaders See AI as Growth Driver More Than Men

While a recent survey found 71% of female leaders see AI primarily as a growth driver, only 12% of women in the general public believe AI will positively impact the U.

Alina Petrov· Jun 24· 3 min
Diverse skilled trades workers participating in a modern apprenticeship program, learning with tools and blueprints.

New leadership development programs empower skilled workers

PNM and Blackstone's $20 million pledge to expand skilled trades apprenticeship and training programs in New Mexico marks a new frontier for leadership development.

Alina Petrov· Jun 18· 3 min
UK business leaders observing complex, disconnected AI interfaces on a factory floor, highlighting a leadership skills gap in AI adoption.

UK firms face AI adoption leadership skills gap

Only 2% of UK manufacturers currently have AI widely embedded across their operations, despite the government committing £1.

Alina Petrov· Jun 10· 4 min
Diverse business leaders in a high-tech boardroom discussing AI data visualizations, symbolizing AI integration into leadership training.

Companies Integrate AI Courses Into Leadership Training Programs

A recent McKinsey survey reveals that 70% of executives believe AI literacy is crucial for future leadership, yet only 15% feel adequately prepared.

Alina Petrov· Jun 9· 3 min
Diverse women leaders collaborating in a modern office, showcasing empathy and collaboration skills, highlighting untapped workplace talent.

Mothers' Leadership Strengths Unlock Trillions in Untapped Workplace Talent

A recent Harvard Business Review study found mothers in leadership roles score 10% higher on empathy and collaboration than non-parent peers, challenging long-held professional development...

Alina Petrov· Jun 9· 4 min
Business leaders collaborating around a holographic AI interface, emphasizing human-centric skills in the age of artificial intelligence.

Leaders Focus on Human-Centric Skills for AI Business Roles

As applications open for a 2027 executive leadership program in India, participants face 45-50 hours of intensive pre-program work.

Alina Petrov· Jun 7· 3 min
Diverse group of professional mothers collaborating in a bright office, highlighting the need for better support systems and recognition of their leadership skills.

Motherhood Leadership Support: Emerging Efforts Face Gaps

A staggering 24% of women exit the labor market in their first year of motherhood, a trend that persists for over a decade for many, despite growing recognition of their unique leadership skills.

Alina Petrov· Jun 4· 3 min
Emirati students engaged in advanced AI learning and collaboration, symbolizing the UAE's commitment to developing future AI leaders.

UAE AI program cultivates leaders for 2026 innovation goals

In 2019, 94 Emirati students completed a specialized AI program with Oxford University's Kellogg College.

Alina Petrov· Jun 3· 4 min
A leader showing empathy and actively listening to a team member in a collaborative office environment, fostering trust and innovation.

Embrace empathy to become a better leader in 2026

When a leader takes responsibility for a team's failure, it strengthens respect and fosters a learning culture that drives future success.

Victor Huang· May 28· 3 min
A small, diverse group of professionals actively collaborating and discussing ideas in a modern conference room, symbolizing effective leadership growth.

Small groups cultivate leadership growth strategies for modern needs

A recent study by Leadership Institute X found that participants in small-group leadership programs (5-8 people) retained 40% more leadership skills than those in large-group settings (50+ people).

Alina Petrov· May 23· 3 min
PV Drilling managers participating in an intensive leadership training program at WSU Tri-Cities, focusing on skill development across multiple modules.

PV Drilling launches leadership training for managers at WSU Tri-Cities

For seven intensive days, PV Drilling managers will gather in person at WSU Tri-Cities, embarking on a comprehensive leadership program designed to sharpen their skills across eight distinct modules.

Alina Petrov· May 19· 3 min
Business leaders collaborating around a holographic AI display, symbolizing the need for updated leadership training in artificial intelligence skills.

Rethinking Leadership Training for AI Skills

While 77% of executives believe their managers are prepared to guide AI skills development, a staggering 91% of employees report their managers lack that very preparation, according to HRTech Series .

Alina Petrov· May 18· 3 min
A split image showing a futuristic AI interface for leadership training contrasted with a human leader guiding a collaborative team discussion.

AI Tools' Mixed Impact on Leadership Training

A recent pilot program found that supervisors trained exclusively with AI tools were 20% faster at task delegation but 15% less effective at resolving team conflicts than their traditionally trained p

Alina Petrov· May 15· 4 min
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer addresses senior NCOs at Fort Bliss during a professional development session focused on training challenges and morale.

Army's Top NCO Visits Fort Bliss, Addresses Training Challenges

At Fort Bliss, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer asked senior NCOs to rate their excitement to return to the Force on a 1-10 scale.

Alina Petrov· May 15· 3 min
Split image showing a server room and a diverse team in a meeting, connected by glowing lines, representing AI's impact on HR and IT leadership.

Connecticut AI law reshapes HR hiring, IT leadership

Starting October 1, 2027, Connecticut employers using AI for hiring or employment decisions must provide plain-language disclosures to applicants and employees.

Alina Petrov· May 13· 3 min
Diverse employees participating in a leadership development program, showcasing collaboration and growth across all organizational levels.

Companies Expand Leadership Programs to All Workforce Segments

Executive coaching commands upwards of $1,000 per hour, yet nearly half of organizations now extend leadership development to every worker, not just the C-suite.

Alina Petrov· May 12· 3 min
Nurse leaders collaborating in a modern conference room, discussing strategy and positively impacting patient care outcomes.

Nurse leaders drive quality care through teamwork and collaboration.

At Rochester Regional Health, nurse leaders do more than manage wards; they directly influence executive strategy, workforce decisions, and innovation in patient care Rochester Business Journal .

Alina Petrov· May 12· 4 min