A WEApproach to Communicating During Uncertain Times

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As individuals and organizations around the globe seek to manage constant changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to know how to communicate to stakeholders, especially when you don’t have all the answers. It’s no easy task to communicate effectively amid uncertainty, and when you take the time to consider the needs…

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Inspire Creativity for the Emergenetics® Attributes

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Think back to some of the past brainstorming meetings you were part of. Team members are sitting around a table – or on screen – writing on a white board as you try to improve on current processes or come up with new ways to accomplish your work. It seems almost inevitable that someone will…

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Looking Forward to the Year of the Employee

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Reading the news these days, it seems like you can’t get away from the headlines about artificial intelligence and the rise of robots in our office spaces. And, yet, when I think about 2020 and what companies are really focusing on, I believe it will be the year of the employee. In the United States,…

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Empower People Leaders to Be Effective Coaches

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The role of Learning and Development professionals continues to expand. According to LinkedIn’s 2019 Workplace Learning Report, employees are growing more interested in training and increased budgets and executive support are paving the way for talent developers to play an even more strategic role in the business. Even with growing budgets, the responsibility of developing…

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How to Say No and Honor the Emergenetics® Attributes

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Did you know that there are more than five billion Google search results for the phrase “how to say no”? Clearly, it’s a question that’s on a lot of people’s minds. Most of us have an innate desire to help others, which can make it difficult to say no when we’re met with a request.…

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Building Psychological Safety Within Your Team

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While psychological safety may sound to some like a new, emotional term, it’s an essential element of team success. The concept of psychological safety in the workplace was identified two decades ago by Amy Edmondson, a Harvard Business School professor, who defined it as: The belief that one will not be punished or embarrassed for…

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A Holistic Approach to Workplace Wellness

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When I hear the term ‘workplace wellness,’ the first things that come to mind are gyms in office buildings, step competitions between teams and healthy snacks in the break room. In theory, they sound great! Many companies have jumped on board and supported this trend by implementing health-focused initiatives in hopes of positively impacting employee…

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Identifying Sustainable, Scalable Learning & Development Programs

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Think back to the last time you were evaluating a training program or a broader learning and development solution to support your managers, teams or employees. What were your top decision-making criteria? According to a Trust Radius study, before investing in a product or service, buyers tend to prioritize these three things: Measurable results Adaptability…

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