Leadership & Manager Development
Building strong leaders to boost team performance, retention, and long-term business growth.
The Importance of Developing Leadership
Great managers and leaders are the backbone of organizational performance. Investing in leadership development improves decision-making, reduces turnover costs, and drives innovation. Companies that develop strong leaders see higher profitability and outperform competitors in the marketplace.
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Key Data Trends
92%
HR executives say people managers are critical to organizational success.
25%
HR executives make the development of people managers a high priority.
54%
HR executives cite coaching and mentoring as key skills to develop.
25%
HR professionals say their orgs are highly effective at leadership development.
Latest News
Can introverts succeed as managers? This article explains why self-awareness, listening skills, and consistency matter more than personality type in leadership.
Learn how to foster team cohesion and productivity through collaborative meetings that support alignment between individual goals and organizational aims.
What to do if your manager treats you differently after you disclose a disability and how the ADA, clarity, and professionalism should guide the response.
Inclusive leadership equips managers to lead hybrid, diverse teams — boosting engagement, performance, and innovation across today’s complex workplaces.
Week one plays a critical role in how new hires perceive your organization. This culture first onboarding guide shares practical ways to create a first-week experience that builds connection, confidence, and belonging, starting day one.
People Manager Qualification (PMQ)
Strengthen leadership skills, improve team performance, and accelerate your career with SHRM’s PMQ.
Member Resources
Know the key factors for placing new hires within pay ranges. Balance the business strategy with candidate expectations and applicable laws.
Enhance manager effectiveness with targeted knowledge training, business acumen, and compliance resources that support growth and impact across the organization.
See how leading HR executives use data-driven talent management metrics to align workforce planning with business goals and boost organizational success.
Discover strategies, tools, and resources to develop effective managers, boost employee engagement, and drive organizational success with this comprehensive toolkit.