Organizations today face intense competition on many fronts. Competition for customers is consistently on the rise in an option-rich and global marketplace. Competition for raw materials and resources stymies many industries. And, if the Conference Board and economists are correct, competition for workers will be heating up as well as we declare a new war for talent.
As a result, many leaders are coming to the realization that their only truly sustainable competitive advantage is making a commitment to the development of their employees.
