Leading Effectively e-Newsletter - February 2002 Issue

Take Charge! Smart Ways to Develop on Your Own

Training and travel budgets slashed? No time for that intensive leadership program? You're not alone. Fear not, you don't need to put your personal and professional development on hold until the economy shifts again. Your daily life . with its challenges, frustrations and opportunities . is a great teacher. This issue of the CCL e-newsletter shows you how you can take advantage of NOW to become a more effective leader.

Three Keys to Development: Assessment, Challenge & Support
Have you ever experienced an intense period of learning and growth in your career? Perhaps it was your first "real" job out of college. Or when you stepped up to lead a critical project with a make-or-break deadline. Maybe it was learning to manage the various needs, styles and temperaments in your department. What sets these times apart from the remainder of your work life?

Taking the Long View: Bureau of Reclamation Designs 18-Month Leadership Program
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is meeting the challenge of developing a new cadre of leaders with a remarkable 18-month program that embodies the principles of assessment, challenge and support.

Feedback: How to Get It
You've heard it again and again. You need honest feedback and input from others to really gauge how you're doing in your job. But how do you get constructive, specific feedback from your boss, peers or direct reports without creating an awkward or difficult situation? Read on to get the skinny of how to ask for feedback.

Learning Tactics: Versatility Leads to Success
We're all familiar with "on-the-job learning" . it's how most of us gain new skills and grow our talents. But did you know that what you learn largely depends on how you go about learning?