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Fast Growing Company Sees Need for Leadership Development

Enventure Global Technology, a world’s leading provider of solid expandable tubular (SET®) solutions for the energy industry, is a fast growing, global company.

Wanting a more scaleable and efficient program compared to off-sites, workshops or outside consultants, Enventure is using Ninth House’s leadership development solutions to help develop and grow its employees in preparation for continued growth.

Ninth House’s computer-based development solutions will enable us to develop our employees quickly, consistently and cost-effectively regardless of location. – Roger Blake

CLO e-Seminar Summary: The REAL ROI of Leadership Development - American Express Case Study

In a Chief Learning Officer e-Seminar that just concluded, Katharine Nisbet (Director, Global Talent and Development, American Express), Paul Leone (Manager of Leadership Effectiveness, American Express), and Jeff Snipes, CEO and co-founder, Ninth House, Inc., looked at the business impact of different leadership development training methods, as well as the behaviors needed from managers to make this successful.

American Express looked at the business impact and ROI of leadership development delivered online, instructor-led training and in a blended learning approach (combination of online and instructor-led training).  Furthermore, AMEX  looked at what type of environment and manager support is needed for a sustainable learning environment.

There were quite a few questions with regards to sustainability and the business impact. Over the next few months, AMEX plans to revisit these questions.  A white paper is also currently being prepared. To request your copy when it's available, go to American Express Case Study request. 

In the meantime, here are some reports that discuss the impact of leadership development:

• Center for Naval Analysis (CNAC) - summary of a 2004 study completed by the CNAC on behalf of the U.S. Navy.
• Bersin & Associates: Blended Learning that Works - This  study examines how companies are using blended learning to extend the reach of their leadership development programs. This is a Ninth House sponsored study.
• ASTD 2005 State of the Industry Report  - An executive summary is free, while the full report is only available to members. This is a more general report highlighting workplace learning and performance trends.

Update: The audio archive and presentations have been posted to the Ninth House events archive.