Beiträge von Sharon Taylor
How Learning & Development Teams Can Support Businesses on the Road to Recovery
Learning & Development (L&D) programs have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. McKinsey recently reported that nearly 50% of in-person programming had been postponed or canceled through June in the United States, while parts of Asia and Europe are seeing figures closer to 100%. While delaying or canceling in-person learning experiences certainly makes…
WeiterlesenNine Tips to Strengthen Trust with Remote Teams
“Extending trust is the ultimate act of leadership, the defining skill that transforms a manager into a leader.” – Stephen M. R. Covey As many businesses explore new ways of working with remote or distributed teams, managers are being called upon to lead differently. Without a direct line of sight into their employees’ work, it’s…
WeiterlesenSupport Remote Workers with Virtual Learning & Development Opportunities
Beyond the personal changes that facilitators, trainers and Learning & Development (L&D) teams may be facing as they shift to remote working themselves, they are also experiencing great change in the way they deliver their programming. Earlier this year, LinkedIn’s 2020 Workplace Learning Report stated that a little more than half of L&D professionals expected…
WeiterlesenUnderstanding Stress through the Emergenetics® Attributes
During times of stress and uncertainty, it’s natural to turn toward our innate tendencies for working and interacting. Often, we may retreat into these preferences without necessarily having an awareness of our actions or their potential impact on others. Recognizing how your stress may reveal itself can help you identify when it’s time to pause…
WeiterlesenAre You Giving Team Members What They Need to Be Their Most Productive?
When you consider the ideal work atmosphere, what comes to mind? Is it a quiet office space where you can sit down and focus with no interruptions? Or an open environment where you can connect with colleagues before getting down to business? As many of us shift to new work situations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,…
WeiterlesenWhy Cognitive Diversity Drives Business Success
If you’ve participated in an Emergenetics® Meeting of the Minds workshop, you probably remember one of our signature activities: Krazy Kontrapshuns. Without giving too much away, the exercise engages participants in a somewhat outlandish game of charades. While the activity adds a lot of laughter to the session, what’s most impressive about it is its…
WeiterlesenBuild a Positive Culture to Increase Employee Productivity
No matter what estimates we use – people spend a lot of time at work. The U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics reports that full-time workers typically work 8.5 hours each weekday (or about 42.5 hours per week). EuroStat estimated that EU workers average 40.3 hour work weeks, and Statista found that Singaporeans typically spend…
WeiterlesenPower Up Productivity through Employee Engagement
Team members who are connected and committed tend to be more effective employees. In fact, the Hay Group identified that engaged employees were generally 43 percent more productive than their counterparts. However, I would contend that engagement alone is not necessarily enough to drive productivity. Employees also need the motivation and capabilities to do their…
WeiterlesenThree Ways Talent Development and Human Resources Can Boost Employee Productivity
Did you know January is typically the least productive month of the year? This statistic may surprise you, particularly given the clichés we hear around this time about hitting the ground running and getting a jump on the new year. Of course, leaders are eager to get back to business after a much-deserved break, and…
WeiterlesenEmpower Your Employees with Skills that Can’t Be Automated by Artificial Intelligence
Each year, technology plays an ever-increasing role in our lives and organizations. As Generation Z joins the workforce, companies are growing more thoughtful about how they incorporate technology to engage employees. After all, 96 percent of Generation Z own a smartphone and spend about six hours online each day. For younger generations, technology is simply…
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