TY - JOUR AB - Purpose–Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach–This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings–Working in partnership with Xancam, UK energy company npower set out to identify leaders and future leaders, a key focus being how to measure the outcomes both at a commercial and employee level.Practical implications–Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/value–The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format. VL - 25 IS - 11 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/02580540910999720 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540910999720 PY - 2009 Y1 - 2009/01/01 TI - Talent ROI energizes npower: How to measure the cost of leadership initiatives T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 40 EP - 42 Y2 - 2024/04/24 ER -