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    Best Practice Institute Named "Best in Leadership Development"; Results-based, Best-practice Skills and Practice Building are the Keys to Developing "High Potentials"

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    A Results-Based Approach to Leadership Development

    Best Practice Institute (BPI) offers a distinct approach to developing leaders, particularly "HiPos" (high-potential leaders). The programs focus on building the hard skills leaders need to create results-achieving initiatives, as well as the essential soft skills associated with effective leadership and management. This methodology was recognized when BPI was named to Leadership Excellence magazine's "2011-2012 Best in Leadership Development" top 20 ranking.

    BPI's philosophy avoids programs built around a single theory that may lack grounding in research or real-world application. Instead, the institute is committed to a cycle of continuous improvement.

    Core Principles of BPI's Method:

    • Continuous Research: BPI constantly conducts new research to identify current, effective leadership methods.
    • Real-World Application: The curriculum is informed by gathering case studies from top corporate leaders to see what is working in practice.
    • Community and Results: BPI fosters a community where leaders and managers can apply new thinking directly to their work to achieve measurable business results.

    A Foundation in Pioneering Research

    Founded in 2005 by leadership expert Louis Carter, BPI was established to make the discoveries of leadership pioneers accessible to top corporations. Carter's work began in the mid-1990s, conducting research with seminal figures like Warren Bennis, Marshall Goldsmith, and Richard Beckhard. His early collaborations, including the book Best Practices in Leadership Development, and his work with Richard Beckhard on a model for organization change, form the foundational principles of the institute.

    A Trusted Resource for Top Companies

    BPI serves over 10,000 members through its online learning portal, interactive webinars, research, and on-site training programs. The institute is a trusted partner for more than half of the Fortune 500 companies, with top-tier members including:

    • Walmart
    • Pfizer
    • Bank of America
    • Johnson & Johnson
    • British Petroleum
    • GlaxoSmithKline

    Brian Fishel, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Leadership Development at Bank of America—one of BPI's first clients—described the institute as "an invaluable resource to Bank of America in the fields of talent, leadership development and change." '''

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    The report format includes executive summaries, research-backed articles, company examples, methodology notes, and practical implications for retention, hiring, culture, leadership, and employee experience. New research and analysis is published on an ongoing editorial cadence at /workplace-report.