Specialists move up to higher ground: ING's high impact performance program pays dividends

Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

The briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

There is a steep learning curve when an organization's finest talents move up the specialist ladder and take on new and different responsibilities, which are not necessarily linked directly to their technical expertise.

Practical implications

The article 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.

Citation

(2011), "Specialists move up to higher ground: ING's high impact performance program pays dividends", Strategic Direction, Vol. 27 No. 11, pp. 19-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111177980