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Miami Herald
3 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Is there a leadership crisis brewing? Why leadership development programs are a must-have in 2025
Is there a leadership crisis brewing? Why leadership development programs are a must-have in 2025 The business world is at a leadership crossroads. Baby Boomers are retiring en masse, and a new generation of employees is upending traditional workplace expectations. What's more, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and an increasing focus on employee mental health are disrupting long-held norms in the workplace. It's a recipe for unrest in the hands of unprepared leaders-which is why, according to Gartner, leadership and management development has been a top priority for HR departments in 2025, reports Paylocity, an HR and payroll software company. Why leadership programs are crucial for organizational success Leadership programs aligned with business strategies are the secret to long-term success. It's not just an HR initiative but a strategic business move, as effective leaders should boost productivity, morale, and innovation across the board. This significance is undeniable, yet a Brandon Hall study found that only 13% of organizations believe their leadership development programs are fully aligned with their business strategy. Good leaders are also a hedge against miscommunication, stalled initiatives, and high employee turnover, which eat into an organization's bottom line. How can organizations elevate their leaders to drive business success effectively? The key phases of building a leadership development program A successful leadership development program isn't haphazard. It requires an intentional, structured approach that accounts for the following core phases: 1. Leadership Assessment and Skills Gap Analysis Building the right program starts with understanding your leadership needs. Conducting a leadership skills gap analysis helps evaluate existing capabilities and gaps, ensuring programs are tailored to foster growth. By engaging with executives, frontline managers, and employees, HR teams can identify core competencies that leaders across levels should master. Focus on both universal skills like communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, as well as role-specific needs such as technical and industry-specific capabilities. While broader skills are essential to any leadership development program, it's equally important to root the initiative in your company's core values. "Your mission, vision, and values are the foundation," says Dr. Drew Fockler, a professor specializing in HR and Leadership studies at University Canada West. "Leadership programs help integrate these values into daily routines, creating alignment and fostering success at every level." Organizations that tie these needs directly to key business goals, like productivity or innovation, stand to see a measurable return on investment from leadership training. 2. Strategic Alignment and Making the Case Securing executive buy-in is crucial. To align leadership initiatives with broader business objectives, HR leaders must clearly demonstrate the positive cost-to-benefit. How does this program drive innovation? What's the cost of not developing leaders? Framing leadership initiatives as solutions to current or potential business problems can sway decision-makers. For example, a lack of skilled managers could lead to employee turnover. And equipping leaders to manage change or improve communication mitigates such risks. Bethany Romestan-Byrne, director of learning and development at Paylocity, emphasizes the importance of HR leaders customizing their message to suit their audience. "Knowing your audience is so important," she said in a webinar on leadership development programs. "While I may talk to a CFO about revenue pull-through, I might talk to a frontline leader more about efficiency, better partnering, and teaming.," 3. Designing a Framework An effective program builds leaders at every stage-from new managers to senior leaders. Businesses can establish clear goals using assessments from Phase 1. Scenarios such as succession planning, leadership pipelines for high-growth teams, or cross-functional initiatives influence the program's structure. In a leadership development webinar, Angela Ostermann, Paylocity's manager of organizational learning and effectiveness, stresses the need for an engaging curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners. Role play and simulations play an important role as well, Ostermann notes. "Sometimes role plays can seem or feel awkward," she said. "But the truth is that the brain doesn't know the difference between practice and reality. It processes the same, so it will help you improve." 4. Implementation and Continuous Improvement The final, ongoing phase focuses on rolling out the program and collecting feedback to refine it over time. Metrics like promotion rates, engagement scores, or course completion rates can track progress and demonstrate value. Annual updates based on skills gap analyses ensure programs evolve with the organization's needs. 5. Lead by Example Amid the fast-changing dynamics of today's workplace, prioritizing continuous growth and improvement has become essential. According to Ostermann, this commitment to learning must begin at the top. "Demonstrate a culture of growth and improvement at the organizational level," she said. "When employees see leadership evolving and improving, it sets the tone for everyone to value continuous learning." This story was produced by Paylocity and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. © Stacker Media, LLC.


Cision Canada
7 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Altair Named a Leader in the June 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms for Second Consecutive Year
Altair recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute TROY, Mich., May 30, 2025 /CNW/ -- Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that Altair® RapidMiner®, Altair's data analytics and AI platform, has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company's overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. "We think being recognized as a Leader for the second consecutive year further validates Altair's expertise in data science and machine learning. Our unique, world-leading solution for data preparation, AI development, orchestration, and automation, empowers organizations to turn data into intelligence faster and more effectively," said Sam Mahalingham, chief technology officer, Altair. "We continually push the limits of innovation, and now having joined the Siemens ecosystem, we will help our customers build, automate, and deploy AI faster than ever." Altair RapidMiner's full-stack AI capabilities—from low-code AutoML to sophisticated MLOps, agent frameworks, and high-speed visualization—empower organizations to quickly prototype, deploy, and scale AI applications. The platform also offers native support for SAS language execution—one of only two platforms in the world with this capability—allowing customers to preserve and extend the value of their existing analytics investments while modernizing their workflows. Another notable differentiator is Altair RapidMiner's massively parallel processing (MPP) graph engine designed to support knowledge graph creation, data fabrics, and ontology modeling at enterprise scale. According to the report, "Leaders in this market have a mature, refined and targeted company and platform strategy that incorporates and leverages GenAI and AI agents to drive their customers' business value. They see opportunities for leveraging agents that other providers may not see or have made significant investments above and beyond standard offerings. They have the capability to innovate at a speed that outperforms other vendors. In addition, they can clearly articulate how they provide value to the multiple types of personas involved in the process of building data science and machine learning models." Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables you to get the most from market analysis in alignment with your unique business and technology needs. For more information about Altair RapidMiner, visit Gartner Disclaimer Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Afraz Jaffri, Maryam Hassanlou, Tong Zhang, Deepak Seth, Yogesh Bhatt, May 28, 2025. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair is part of Siemens Digital Industries Software. To learn more, please visit or SOURCE Altair
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Altair Named a Leader in the June 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms for Second Consecutive Year
Altair recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute TROY, Mich., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that Altair® RapidMiner®, Altair's data analytics and AI platform, has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company's overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. "We think being recognized as a Leader for the second consecutive year further validates Altair's expertise in data science and machine learning. Our unique, world-leading solution for data preparation, AI development, orchestration, and automation, empowers organizations to turn data into intelligence faster and more effectively," said Sam Mahalingham, chief technology officer, Altair. "We continually push the limits of innovation, and now having joined the Siemens ecosystem, we will help our customers build, automate, and deploy AI faster than ever." Altair RapidMiner's full-stack AI capabilities—from low-code AutoML to sophisticated MLOps, agent frameworks, and high-speed visualization—empower organizations to quickly prototype, deploy, and scale AI applications. The platform also offers native support for SAS language execution—one of only two platforms in the world with this capability—allowing customers to preserve and extend the value of their existing analytics investments while modernizing their workflows. Another notable differentiator is Altair RapidMiner's massively parallel processing (MPP) graph engine designed to support knowledge graph creation, data fabrics, and ontology modeling at enterprise scale. According to the report, "Leaders in this market have a mature, refined and targeted company and platform strategy that incorporates and leverages GenAI and AI agents to drive their customers' business value. They see opportunities for leveraging agents that other providers may not see or have made significant investments above and beyond standard offerings. They have the capability to innovate at a speed that outperforms other vendors. In addition, they can clearly articulate how they provide value to the multiple types of personas involved in the process of building data science and machine learning models." Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables you to get the most from market analysis in alignment with your unique business and technology needs. For more information about Altair RapidMiner, visit Gartner Disclaimer Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Afraz Jaffri, Maryam Hassanlou, Tong Zhang, Deepak Seth, Yogesh Bhatt, May 28, 2025. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About Altair Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair is part of Siemens Digital Industries Software. To learn more, please visit or Media contacts Altair Corporate Bridget Hagan +1.216.769.2658 corp-newsroom@ Europe/The Middle East/Africa Altair Asia-Pacific Louise Wilce Man Wang +44 (0)7392 437 635 86-21-5016635,,825 emea-newsroom@ apac-newsroom@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Altair
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Riverbed Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience
Riverbed recognized as a Leader for the second consecutive year REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced that the Company has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) tools for the second year in a row. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the Company's overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute in the newly published Magic Quadrant dated May 26, 2025. Read complimentary copy of report: Riverbed Aternity – Accelerated Rate and Pace of Innovation Over the past year, Riverbed has delivered an unmatched level of innovation to the DEX market. The Company has introduced 18 new products and major enhancements that directly target DEX teams, setting a new standard for digital experience management. Among the innovations delivered include: Aternity Mobile, the industry's first DEX for enterprise-owned mobile devices; IQ Assist, Generative AI that delivers instant, context-rich insights that surfaces root cause graphically and suggests remediations; and Riverbed Aternity for Intel® Thunderbolt™ and Wi-Fi making the Company the only DEX vendor to support visibility and management of Intel Thunderbolt connected peripherals and Wi-Fi performance. Riverbed remains committed to rapid product development and raising the bar for the industry. "Riverbed has developed a differentiated, future-ready solution that is advancing the DEX market and has set us apart from others in the category. From enabling AI-driven automation with real-time, full-fidelity data to addressing agent fatigue and supporting mobile workforce enablement, Riverbed has set a new bar in the industry," said Jim Gargan, CMO of Riverbed. "To be named as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Tools, we believe validates our forward-thinking strategy and vision." Riverbed – The Only Vendor to be recognized in both DEX and DEM Magic Quadrant Reports Riverbed is the only vendor to have been recognized in Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management (DEX) Tools for the second consecutive year as well as the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM), which we believe underscores Riverbed's commitment to delivering seamless digital experiences across all user segments. Read blog: A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, giving you a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market's competitors. A Magic Quadrant provides a graphical competitive positioning of four types of technology providers, in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct: Leaders, Visionaries, Niche Players and Challengers. To download a complimentary copy of the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Tools report, please visit: Please visit to learn more about Riverbed Aternity, Aternity Mobile and Riverbed's AI-powered Unified Observability Platform to optimize digital experiences. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner and Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner Report: Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Tools (DEX), Dan Wilson, Stuart Downes, Lina Al Dana, 26 May 2025 Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About Riverbed Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, helps organizations optimize their user's experiences by leveraging AI automation for the prevention, identification, and resolution of IT issues. With over 20 years of experience in data collection and AI and machine learning, Riverbed's open and AI-powered observability platform and solutions optimize digital experiences and greatly improves IT efficiency. Riverbed also offers industry-leading Acceleration solutions that provide fast, agile, secure acceleration of any app, over any network, to users anywhere. Together with our thousands of market-leading customers globally – including 95% of the FORTUNE 100 – we are empowering next-generation digital experiences. Learn more at Riverbed and certain other terms used herein are trademarks of Riverbed Technology LLC. All other trademarks used herein belong to their respective owners. Connect with Riverbed Facebook LinkedIn Riverbed Blog Riverbed Partner Blog Riverbed Community X / formerly Twitter (@Riverbed) (@RiverbedPartner) YouTube View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT Marketbridgeriverbed@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Omnissa Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools
Omnissa also recognized among the three highest scoring vendors across all Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omnissa, a leading digital work platform company, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Tools, recognized for its completeness of vision and ability to execute. Omnissa was also ranked among the three highest scoring vendors across all five Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for DEX Management Tools, a result Omnissa believes reflects its commitment to helping organizations increase employee productivity, streamline IT operations, and deliver secure digital employee experiences across all device types and work models. "We believe that being named a leader by Gartner validates our focus on helping IT teams stay proactive, streamline operations, and improve helpdesk efficiency through real-time insights and automated remediation," said Bharath Rangarajan, senior vice president of products and technology alliances at Omnissa. "The Omnissa DEX solution elevates the digital experience for every employee — making work simpler, faster, and more intelligent." The Omnissa DEX solution provides a unified approach to deliver, measure, analyze, and remediate experience issues while providing consistent access to resources and support at every stage of the employee lifecycle. By leveraging AI and automation, Omnissa helps IT move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive experience management, keeping employees engaged and productive from anywhere, on any device. For example, one organization in the healthcare sector used Omnissa ONE Experience Management's guided root cause analysis capability to identify and remedy the common blue screen of death in minutes, significantly reducing manual troubleshooting efforts. To enhance the digital employee experience, Omnissa DEX equips organizations with: Comprehensive experience coverage: Organizations can measure digital workplace metrics and employee sentiment across desktop, virtual, mobile, and frontline devices, supporting employees from onboarding through everyday digital experiences. Proactive issue detection and resolution: Omnissa DEX accelerates the time from issue identification to remediation by using AI and machine learning to proactively notify IT before users are impacted, through insights, automated root cause analysis and in-context dashboards. Integrated remediation and self-service: Employees can resolve common issues through Intelligent Hub self-service tools, while IT teams can provide faster support with Workspace ONE Assist and integrations across the IT ecosystem. The Omnissa DEX solution is a part of the Omnissa platform, the industry's first AI-driven digital workspace platform that combines leading solutions for unified endpoint management, virtual apps and desktops, security and compliance, and digital employee experience. Visit our blog to learn more and download your complimentary copy of the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools report. Gartner disclaimers Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools, Dan Wilson, Tom Cipolla, Stuart Downes, May 26, 2025. Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools, Stuart Downes, Lina Al Dana, Dan Wilson, May 27, 2025 Gartner is a registered trademark and service mark, and Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About Omnissa Omnissa is a leading digital work platform company, empowering the world's dynamic workforces to do their best work from anywhere. The company's AI-driven digital workspace platform helps organizations and their people unlock exponential business value. Trusted by 26,000 customers worldwide, Omnissa is a privately-held company with 4,000 employees and a 20-year track record in defining digital workspaces. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David Rodriguez Omnissa Corporate Communicationspress@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data