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Forbes recently reported that spending on corporate training grew by 15% in 2013 to reach $70 billion in the U.S. and $130 billion worldwide. The biggest slice of that investment was directed at developing management and leadership skills. Our Talent+Work blog corner offered at least a million dollars’ worth of good advice in that area as well. In the spirit of helping you stretch your training budget further, here are some blogs that captured viewers’ interest. All free for the reading!

Confessions of a Bad Manager: 3 Lessons in Leadership Development

Author: Stephen Smith, Principal Consultant – Hong Kong, Right Management
Neophyte managers often lack the support they desperately need to build critical skills. A leadership development consultant who was once in their shoes offers the advice he wished he had received years ago.

Beyond Blind Spots: Leadership Development Strategies for Non-Teachable Skills

Author: Pierre Jauffret, Vice President Talent Management Solutions, EMEA, Right Management

When a leader tries and fails to develop a critical skill, coping strategies can help fill the gap. How can you help leaders identify and compensate for non-teachable skills?

How to Evolve Your Coaching Culture Author

Holly Teska, Vice President, Principal Consultant, Right Management

Organizations that move incrementally towards an embedded coaching culture find it easier to stay the course as they improve business outcomes at each stage.

What’s in Your Leadership Development Toolbox?

Author: Right Management and The Conference Board

Integrating a diverse range of methodologies in your leader development program enables you to strategically customize the approach to individual needs and corporate goals for greater success.

Leadership Development: How To Ask Great Questions

Author: Tony Rogers, Senior Consultant, Right Management

Great leaders don’t have all the answers. They ask the right questions. Skillful questioning is one of the most effective talent development methods available to managers.

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