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Manage Well In Slumps
News Article - Investor's Business Daily
Jun 2009
Forum CEO Ed Boswell and Tim Toterhi, Quintiles Transnational's director of global management development are interviewed about leading during this turbulent economy.
Cut costs in a bad economy-but don't go overboard with the shears
News Article - Insight Magazine - Illinois CPA Society
Jun 2009
Ed Boswell talks to the Illinois CPA Society's Insight Magazine about the power of your people while leading your organization through this tumultuous economy.
New analysis: Despite recession, top salespeople close deals by using 5 smart strategies
Press Release
May 2009
According to Forum, top salespeople know how to use tough economic times to close deals, increase revenue and strengthen long-term relationships.
Stay for the Climb
News Article - The Leading Edge
May 2009
Ed Boswell, CEO of Forum, was interviewed for the feature story of the Winter 2009 issue of The Leading Edge. How to enable your star performers to reach for success and longevity.
Training Without a Campus
News Article - Wall Street Journal
Apr 2009
During the recession, leadership development is key. This article discusses how firms like Forum are favored over business schools because they offer customizable, cost-effective, and impactful development programs.
The Experts: Training: Here's how to discover your inner leader
News Article - Insidebiz.com
Mar 2009
A discussion with Forum partner Paradigm Learning on how to develop leaders through tough economic times.
How to Ask More of Your Employees in Tough Times
News Article - Monster.com
Mar 2009
Ed Boswell, CEO, is interviewed in this article about retaining top talent during a recession.
How to avoid laying off your staff
News Article - Bankrate.com
Mar 2009
Forum's CEO Ed Boswell talked to Bankrate.com about alternatives to layoffs during the economic crisis.
Manage Workplace Climate for Better Business Results
News Article - Talent Management Perspectives
Mar 2009
Talent Management talks to Forum's Jocelyn Davis, Executive Vice President of Research & Development, on the importance of workplace climate--especially in a tough economy.
Your CFO's Recession Survival Kit
News Article - Business Finance
Mar 2009
Forum's CEO Ed Boswell is quoted in this article about the challenges faced by the financial sector in a recession.
Leading in a Recession
News Article - Selling Power
Mar 2009
Forum Executive Consultant Kerry Johnson discusses Forum's research into how to manage your organization during a recession. Login is required.
In business, trust is the key
News Article - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Mar 2009
Truth builds trust in troubled era
News Article - Albany Times Union
Mar 2009
Forum sales research is cited.
Forum's CEO Ed Boswell on NECN's Business Day, Sept 2008 - How to Lead Through a Recession
News Article - New England Cable News, Business Day
Feb 2009
Ed Boswell is interviewed on New England Cable News' Business Day program. He discusses Forum's research into past recessions, and how to lead your organization successfully through the current economic crisis.
Recession lessons: The Forum Corp. launches workshop to teach corporate leaders how to manage during economic crisis
Press Release
Feb 2009
Manage Reps Like Customers
News Article - Selling Power
Feb 2009
Ron Koprowski, former EVP of Forum EMEA, talks about managing your salesforce in the face of a recession.
Cutting pay, not workers
News Article - Houston Chronicle
Jan 2009
Forum's CEO Ed Boswell is quoted in this article on layoffs--and why leaders are avoiding them in favor of creative cut backs in this recession.
Leading to a More Successful Future
News Article - American Management Association
Jan 2009
Forum's research into past recessions and our 10 tips to lead through a recession were recently featured in the e-newsletter of the American Management Association.
10 Steps to Survive a Recession
News Article - Workplace HR & Safety (formerly HR Capital)
Dec 2008
Workplace HR & Safety has published Forum's research on leading in a recession in their weekly e-newsletter.
Tips for a Challenging Economic Environment
News Article - Chief Learning Officer
Dec 2008
Read Forum's 10 tips on how to successfully lead during a recession, featured in CLO's Executive Briefings e-newsletter.
Developing Better Sales Managers
News Article - Chief Learning Officer
Dec 2008
Ron Koprowski, EVP Forum EMEA, was interviewed by CLO Executive Briefings. Forum's research shows that sales force effectiveness in uncertain times depends on strategy alignment, management, behaviors and skills, and climate.
Layoffs, see-saw markets, and distracted employees challenge managers, but past recessions offer important lessons on how to lead
Press Release
Dec 2008
Your organization CAN manage through the economic downturn and still come out on top. Are there alternatives to layoffs? Forum's research says there are.
Head in the Right Direction Despite the Economy
News Article - Boston Herald, Women's Business Section
Dec 2008
As published in the Boston Herald, Women's Business Section. Forum's Carol Roby, Senior Client Advisor, identifies ten actions that successful business leaders take during economic downturns.
Waypoint engages The Forum Corporation to roll out new sales process, developing membership's selling skills
Press Release
Nov 2008
Report: Sales organizations' ability to weather current economic storm depends on four "people priorities"
Press Release
Nov 2008
Forum's research reveals what fuels great sales performance-even in these turbulent times. It's all in the people.
Keeping Employees Up in a Down Economy
News Article - HR Wire
Oct 2008
HR Wire, newsletter of Thomson/West, interviewed Forum's CEO Ed Boswell on the steps to take to lead through a downturn.
With economy stalled, companies must equip managers with skills to lead organic growth
Press Release
Oct 2008
According to Forum's research, there are five actions companies can take in order to successfully implement their organic growth strategies--even in an economic downturn.
Press Comment: New Chief at Woolworth's Helm
Press Release
Aug 2008
Appointing a turnaround specialist at Woolworths is a clear signal of just how urgent a change strategy has become to the business. The long economic boom has left many senior executives with little practical experience of dealing with an economic downturn; this kind of appointment is a candid admission that a strong, managerial hand is required.
10 Actions to Ride Out a Recession
News Article - Chief Executive
Aug 2008
Forum's Ed Boswell, CEO, is quoted in this feature article. Chief Executive magazine reports on successes and failures of the world's most influential CEOs.
With bad economy testing managers, Forum Corp. finds 10 steps they can take to lead more effectively
Press Release
Jul 2008
As the economy continues to decline, Forum has identified 10 steps that successful leaders should take in three areas to settle the organization, keep it headed in the right direction, and emerge on top.
Corporate Gravity
News Article - Leadership Excellence
Jun 2008
Forum's Steve Barry writes about corporate gravity--and how you can escape it's powerful pull.
Training Tomorrow's Talent Poses Challenges Today
News Article - Boston Business Journal
Jun 2008
What are companies doing--or what should they be doing--to prepare young executives in the face of the coming retirement boom? Ed Boswell, CEO of Forum, is quoted about the urgency of senior management succession planning.
Redesigning Performance Management
News Article - HR Executive
May 2008
HR Executive is focused on strategic issues in human resources. Forum's CEO, Ed Boswell is quoted in this article.
Survey: Many Leadership Development Programs Too Tactical
News Article - Society for Human Resource Management
May 2008
Forum CEO Ed Boswell is quoted in this article on developing the leadership skills that are crucial to execute your company's strategic initatives.
Forum Corp. beefs up R&D to fuel thought leadership, new offerings
Press Release
Apr 2008
The Forum Corp. announced today that it is beefing up its already strong research and development program to enhance its position as a thought leader and to fuel the development of new products and solutions.
As job cuts increase, organizations and managers face tougher task executing strategy
Press Release
Mar 2008
Managing in uncertain times can derail an organization. But this is the time when great leaders stand out.
Corporate hopefuls drawn to centres like HK amid a "talent drought"- An Interview with Forum CEO Dr. Edwin Boswell.
News Article -
Mar 2008
Forum President and CEO Dr. Edwin Boswell recently discussed the critical upcoming trends for global business in an interview with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Watch the interview here.
Ready for Take-Off
News Article - Leadership Excellence
Jan 2008
Forum's Steve Barry, Tom Atkinson and Louise Axon discuss leading growth strategies in this article from the December issue of Warren Bennis' Leadership Excellence magazine.
Bankers, in talent crunch, look to lure Generation Y
News Article - Boston Business Journal
Mar 2007
With millions of baby boomers entering retirement period, Generation Y is quickly becoming the largest demographic among the workforce in the US. The banking industry now faces the challenge of recruiting and retaining this new talent, but first must overcome the negative perceptions that the idealistic, younger generation may have of the banking and securities trade. Galina Jeffrey, Forum's Executive Vice President, talks here about the coaching and development plans that the banking industry must possess in order to appeal to the fresh talent pool.


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