In Focus/Retaining and Developing Talent—Generations talk about leaders and leadership development

Talent development: status quo and future directions

“…Bhattacharyya, 2014; Ellison, 2004; Panda and Sahoo, 2015). Mentoring and coaching practices are relatively low-cost and result in job satisfaction and higher performance for both the mentor and the mentee (Chandler et al , 2010; D’Amato and Hannum, 2009). TD practices have also been examined as a significant predictor of organizational success (e.g.…”

“…Feedback, ratings and review process are among other prevalent practices of TD that have been studied in the reviewed publications (e.g. D’Amato and Hannum, 2009; Garavan et al , 2012; Lawrence, 2015; Pruis, 2011; Watt, 2012). Studies have explored TD as a predictor of individual development too (e.g.…”

“…More than two-third of the studies included in this review emphasized the importance of TD practices used in organizations. Furthermore, the studies reviewed here discuss diverse perspectives related to generations in the workplace, TD practices, pay scale categorizations, epistemic beliefs, organizational success and talent mobility (Boykin, 2000; D’Amato and Hannum, 2009; Porath, 2013). Apart from the positive outcomes and importance of TD, studies also discussed the challenges faced by HRD professionals while implementing TD practices in companies.…”

The Communication Skills as Selection Criteria of Iranian National Table Tennis Coach: Sport Elites Perspectives

“…Khooran, Khabiri and Ehsani (2008) reported a positive relation between leadership behaviors realized by Athlete (exercise and training, democratic behavior, social support and positive feedback) with Athlete's satisfaction, but they did not observe a meaningful relation between leader's despotic behaviours and other satisfaction indexes (12). D'Amato and Hannum (2009) reported to offer an indepth look at how coaching is practiced in organizations today and what skills and business processes can most positively have an effect when implemented in a thoughtful and efficient way (13). As demonstrated by the detailed survey data and particularly the importance/effectiveness of scatter plot analysis, while current coaching programs are addressing certain valuable business skills like stronger communication, building bench strength and increasing conflict management, there are other critical needs that are not being addressed (13).…”

“…D'Amato and Hannum (2009) reported to offer an indepth look at how coaching is practiced in organizations today and what skills and business processes can most positively have an effect when implemented in a thoughtful and efficient way (13). As demonstrated by the detailed survey data and particularly the importance/effectiveness of scatter plot analysis, while current coaching programs are addressing certain valuable business skills like stronger communication, building bench strength and increasing conflict management, there are other critical needs that are not being addressed (13). MacAfee (2007) a member of table tennis coaches association of America said: "Today's educators must be familiar with psychology techniques to practice" (14).…”