Every day, we communicate with others. Whether we are meeting in boardrooms, waiting in line at the grocery store checkout or sitting around the family dinner table, communication is key. What does it mean to communicate effectively? How can you learn to communicate better with people in your professional and personal life? By taking the […]
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There are many different types of leaders. Some leadership professionals focus solely on maximizing the output of their employees. However, inspiring leaders take it one step further. Rather than focusing solely on outcomes, inspirational leaders work to identify their employees’ strengths, foster the development of new skills and build opportunities for teamwork and collaboration. If […]
A skills gap analysis measures the difference between current employee abilities and the skills required to perform specific tasks necessary for business operations. According to the World Economic Forum, “By 2025, 44% of the skills that employees will need to perform their roles effectively will change.” The extent to which employees do not possess the […]
Overall, when considering a leadership development training program, you should consider how the program is structured, what content is covered, who the organization is that created the training, and how the training outcome is evaluated to ensure it provides value to your organization and helps you achieve your leadership development goals.
If you are in a leadership role within a company, prioritizing diversity and inclusion is likely and important strategic goal. Diversity and inclusion are focused on creating a welcoming environment for people with a variety of unique traits, cultural heritages and upbringings. Diversity and inclusion are important elements in all of society, and they’re also […]
From looking at the statistics, it’s clear that claiming to prioritize DEIB in the workplace is very different than actually doing so. It can also look different at each workplace with a variety of methods used. Training is one component of a DEIB program (albeit an important one). While it can be a highly rewarding […]
Crisis management is a process of dealing with emergencies within a company or organization. Whether a business faces small threats or major problems, there needs to be a plan in place. Crisis management involves taking steps to secure the situation while also communicating with internal and external shareholders (employees, investors, the media, etc.). There are […]
When deployed correctly, learning and development (L&D) programs may help create a competitive advantage for your company over similar businesses. L&D initiatives can elevate workers’ skills and help improve employee retention rates across your organization. Without the right skills training and development, as much as 40% of your workforce may move on to a […]
A learning culture is one sign of a healthy workplace. In an adaptive culture of learning, employees look for continued opportunities to master new strategies and skills. This pursuit of knowledge contributes to both employees’ professional development and the health of the entire organization. A workplace culture that prioritizes learning is different from a traditional […]
An identity crisis is a period of confusion and doubt surrounding one’s sense of self. It often occurs during times of transition or when someone is forced to confront aspects of their life that conflict with the roles they have taken on. It can impact personal/private life and professional/workplace roles, leading to difficult decisions about […]