Success for any organization in today’s working world depends on how effectively its leaders can motivate and inspire employees to continuously strive for excellence. In order to accomplish that, leaders must be highly effective themselves and equip their staff with the skills they need to optimize their productivity and performance.

That’s why I’d like to share with you our Learning Tree White Paper series, "Leadership Success: Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities that Produce Positive Results."

In this three-part series, James L. Haner, business consultant and certified PMP, details the methodology and benefits of the Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities (BCR) approach to leadership.

Part 1: Behaviors

The first White Paper in the series focuses on the behavioral aspects that successful managers have incorporated into their leadership style to motivate and inspire their staff. Included are chapters on embracing integrity, building trust, working with differences and establishing a "servant-leadership" role. Download online.

Part 2: Competencies

Part Two of the series addresses the competencies that effective managers should acquire in order to ensure their success as leaders. Specifically, these include collaborative communication, effective decision-making and employing Emotional Intelligence (EI). Download online.

Part 3: Responsibilities

The third and final installment of the "Leadership Success" series concludes with an overview of the responsibilities managers need to embrace as part of the BCR approach to successful leadership. Included are chapters on coaching, aligning visions and goals, and managing change. Download online.