Generational Differences

In today’s workplace, bridging generational gaps is not simply a necessity—it’s an opportunity to create a cohesive culture. With five generations in the workforce, it has become increasingly important to align colleagues of different age groups and backgrounds. The current breakdown of each generation in the workplace includes:  Every age group has different lived experiences,…

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Communication

When was the last time you misinterpreted an email or had one of your messages misunderstood? It’s common for meaning to get lost in translation. After all, without the benefit of nonverbal cues, digital communication can often result in wider intent-impact gaps.   These days, conversing online has become the norm, especially in remote and hybrid…

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Skills-Based Approach

Traditionally, leaders have often approached the Learning and Development (L&D) function through knowledge-based concepts designed to funnel employees through a series of roles and responsibilities that neatly fit within the organizational structure. These days, with artificial intelligence and search functions providing “knowledge” on demand, the things employees need to learn to grow in their roles…

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Metrics

Learning & Development (L&D) continues to receive more attention and funding as the C-suite seeks to address a number of workplace challenges from skills gaps and AI integration to organizational agility and employee engagement. In the next six months, 9 out of 10 global executives plan to either raise or maintain their investments in L&D. …

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Career

What makes an exceptional organizational culture?   The last five blogs in our 6 Cs of Culture series have described common environmental components that are consistently integrated into the ethos of engaging, motivating workplaces.   They include:  Communication  Collaboration  Care  Connection  Commendation  Career  In the final post of our series, I’ll discuss Career and share how a…

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Communication

What makes an exceptional organizational culture?  The truth is that every workplace will have its own character that reflects the shared vision and values as well as the people who are part of it. In addition to these elements, there are a few fundamentals (aka the 6 Cs of Culture) that also contribute to the…

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Woman at Work

Organizational ecosystems are constantly evolving as new employees enter the workforce and external factors shape the needs and priorities of staff. The way that leaders adapt to the changes will have a significant impact on their ability to hire, engage and retain exceptional talent.  To position a business for success, I encourage executives as well…

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People exploring reports

As I look ahead to next year, 2024 has the potential to be an active one for learning professionals. Many projected business needs have direct connections to employee training. The future of learning is likely to impact most organizations – large and small.   Big Picture Trends  A few of the major trends effecting the way…

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Group collaborating

“Wisdom is intuitive reason combined with scientific knowledge.”  – Aristotle  When it comes to decision-making, do you tend to apply a more rational or intuitive approach? Research suggests that neither style is inherently more beneficial considering both logical evidence and gut feelings concurrently is what leads to successful strategic conclusions.  To reap the benefits of…

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Happy team

Strong connections between supervisors and their direct reports create win-win-win outcomes. Numerous studies have shown that managers are one of the most important drivers of an employee’s job satisfaction and engagement, which correlate positively with organizational performance metrics including customer satisfaction, profitability and shareholder returns.  The studies reveal a win-win scenario for personnel and employers…

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