Here’s an item you can add to your New Year’s resolution list: “I will do more in 2010 to prepare my managers and top leadership to take advantage of the growth opportunities that I know are out there, despite the still-sluggish economy. 
 
Training your people makes a huge difference. It shows them that you have the confidence that they can learn and help your company achieve the growth that’s needed to clear the way for bigger profits as well as promotions, pay raises, more challenging assignments, etc. I know budgets are tight in this new year. But ...