Do some people have an innate ability to think strategically, or can such a skill be developed? Anyone can develop and competently practice the skill of strategic thinking. Everybody in an organization can and should be thinking strategically.
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Most people seek novelty in their lives and want to develop and grow. Doing so requires a motivation to learn and an openness to change, but most training programs are unintentionally designed to do the opposite.
While content and delivery are essential, there’s another component that’s often overlooked but that can make or break training: love. Without love, training lacks the power to transform its audience. Without love, training lacks the power to...
Smart companies are paying attention to work-life fulfillment and how to create the best possible employee experience. However, the dialogue usually encompasses things like alternative work hours or taking pets to work.
IQ and EQ — intelligence quotient and emotional intelligence — have been hallmarks of success in the past. A new success trait is what Silicon Valley Bank vice president Natalie Fratto calls AQ — the adaptability quotient.
In today’s market, companies must adapt almost as quickly as new information becomes available. The information-driven era in which we do business today produces insights that shift markets within weeks, days or even hours, depending on the industry.
Companies are continually faced with the challenge of empowering employees to develop the technical skills today’s business demands so they don’t have to re-staff. Data proves that employees prioritize L&D. Organizational leaders must do the same.
Two themes emerge that all teams should consider when creating new training programs: immersive employee engagement and practicing what you preach.
As a learning and development (L&D) leader, you’ve been asked to play a part in the culture change that needs to take place in your organization. But what’s your role? Where do you fit, and what should you do?
The evolution of skills is top of mind for professionals in every industry. Adapting to rapid change has become not only a business imperative but also a demand that motivates learning and development strategies.