The Leadership Japan Series By Dale Carnegie Training Japan

Hard Impact Soft Skills     Dale Carnegie Training conducted a global survey to examine what are the key people issues organisations are facing.  The research identified three common macro trend areas: Leadership Development, Succession Planning and Employee Engagement.  The results proved to be consistent across organisations, regardless of size, geography or industry.   Leadership Development ideas have been overtaken by the democratisation of innovation through the internet.  Leaders no longer have a clear monopoly on information, so where to locate their authority to lead?  Dealing with a blended workforce, consisting of four generations, is a new challenge for leaders.   The concept of “only leaders lead” is being challenged by new business demands, where all must lead, regardless of status or operational level within the organisation.  Consequently, there is more demand for staff  to develop personal leadership skills, set and manage goals, control emotions, increase productivity and improve internal an