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AMA Research Finds Leadership Expectations Outpacing Organizational Support

New AMA research highlights a growing gap between leadership expectations and organizational support. With 71% of leaders taking on responsibilities outside their formal roles, many are struggling to focus on strategic priorities. This press release outlines key findings on leadership spillover, the rise of influence over authority, and the critical need for organizations to rethink how they develop, support, and structure leadership in today’s complex workplace.

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AMA Named Leadership Development Solution of the Year by HR.com

The American Management Association (AMA) has been named Leadership Development Solution of the Year by HR.com for its program designed to help high-performing professionals successfully transition into leadership roles through research-based development and practical application.

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AMA Named Multiple-Award Winner in Brandon Hall Group's Excellence in Technology Awards

American Management Association wins three 2025 Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards for AI-powered learning, online education, and blended solutions.

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AMA Releases New Research on AI Adoption: AI Becomes a Daily Workplace Tool as Employees Strive to Keep Pace

AI is no longer experimental—it’s a daily workplace tool. New AMA research reveals how fast adoption has accelerated, why many employees still feel behind, and what organizations must do to close readiness gaps

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Yahoo Finance Highlights AMA's Launch of Skill Coach

Yahoo Finance has featured American Management Association’s launch of AMA Skill Coach, an AI-powered role-playing tool that transforms how professionals retain and apply new skills. The platform allows users to practice real workplace scenarios, receive instant feedback, and strengthen the lessons learned in AMA seminars—bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world performance.

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AMA Launches Skill Coach: Innovative AI-Powered Role-Playing Tool Enhances Learning Experience Beyond the Classroom

American Management Association (AMA) announces the launch of AMA Skill Coach, an AI-powered role-playing tool that enhances professional development by offering participants an interactive way to practice and reinforce new skills after attending AMA seminars. This innovative tool provides instant feedback, helping users integrate skills into real-world scenarios for more effective learning.

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HR Dive Highlights AMA's Insight Into the Engagement and Effectiveness Gap Between Managers and Employees

American Management Association (AMA) is featured in HR Dive for breaking new ground in leadership insight. Our latest research reveals a major gap between how managers and their teams view engagement and effectiveness — tackling this head-on means smarter communication, stronger coaching and deeper collaboration.

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AMA Releases New Research: The Manager-Employee Disconnect on Engagement and Effectiveness

American Management Association’s new report, The Manager-Employee Disconnect on Engagement and Effectiveness, uncovers gaps between managers’ self-perceptions and employees’ experiences. Key findings reveal challenges in communication, coaching, collaboration, and generational priorities.

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AMA Named 2025 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards Winner in the Leadership Development category for the 6th consecutive year

The American Management Association (AMA) has once again been honored as a winner in the 2025 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards for Leadership Development, marking its sixth consecutive year of recognition for excellence in building transformational, high-impact leadership programs.

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American Management Association Releases New Research on the Increasing Need for Talent Development and Career Advancement Pathways

As technology continues to transform the way we work, organizations must prioritize upskilling and career advancement to stay competitive. AMA surveyed over 1,100 people worldwide to assess how well companies are meeting this need.

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