Posts di Sharon Taylor
Why Failure Could Be Your New Favorite Team Building Activity
From a young age, many of us were taught to see mistakes as setbacks, and into adulthood, this belief – whether conscious or subconscious – often still holds true. What if we changed the narrative and viewed failure as a steppingstone to success? In the world of professional development, missteps can be one of the…
Leggi tuttoNo News Is Not Necessarily Good News: Addressing Work Culture Feedback
As a former communications professional, I’m quite familiar with the phrase, “No news is good news.” The idiom is attributed to King James I, who reportedly said, “No news is better than evil news.” However, I’m not sure that either sentiment is true when it comes to company culture. Silence is not always a sign…
Leggi tuttoMaximizing L&D Efficiency with AI and Data Analytics
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics is revolutionary in its potential implications for Learning & Development (L&D). As organizations aim to remain competitive, the demand for innovative training solutions is on the rise. AI and analytics offer L&D professionals the ability to reimagine operations, streamline processes and create more impactful learning programs. …
Leggi tuttoWhy Leadership & Management Training Are Top Priorities in 2025
If it’s been some time since your organization has refreshed its leadership and management training programs, I encourage you to start this year. Even if your business has never deployed formalized development initiatives, 2025 can be an opportunity for you to change the trajectory of your company. Headlines continue to swirl around the impact of…
Leggi tuttoReskill and Upskill Employees to Prepare for a Skills-Based Future
Many organizations and employees are facing significant transformation. A recent PwC study found that in the past 12 months alone, 35% of global employees said the nature of their roles changed, while 40% stated that their daily responsibilities have shifted. As companies strive to adapt to market changes and keep pace with technological advancements, job…
Leggi tuttoTrending: Align & Measure Learning & Development Impact
Learning & Development’s (L&D) stock is on the rise, bringing more focus to the training function as well as greater possibility. As the rate of change has risen significantly – by more than 183% over the past four years alone – business leaders are reimagining the operations and structures of their organizations, which affects the…
Leggi tuttoWhat Each Generation Wants from their Leaders & Managers
While the terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably, there is an important distinction between the two. In a thriving business, leaders set the vision, inspiring and influencing others as they drive change and action through a shared purpose and clear direction. Managers focus on the day-to-day operations and practical aspects of running an…
Leggi tuttoHow To: Fuel Innovative Leadership
With so many advancements inside businesses today, organizations have a significant opportunity to drive positive change when their environments promote ingenuity. McKinsey reported that more than 80% of executives say innovation is a top priority. Unfortunately, only 6% are satisfied with their organization’s performance. The gap is striking, and it illustrates how important it is…
Leggi tutto7 Questions to Build the Foundation for Your Company’s Leadership Pipeline
While many recent headlines have focused on the abundance of skills gaps that organizations face today, there is another significant chasm that can often be forgotten about in day-to-day business. Only 35% of companies have a formalized succession planning process, which can leave corporations in a challenging position when leaders leave or circumstances necessitate a…
Leggi tuttoElevate Critical Thinking Inside Your Organization
Employers depend on their leaders and staff to make informed decisions to help them work effectively and move their organizations forward. Yet, the Association of Talent Development reported that critical thinking and problem-solving were among employees’ top three most common skills gaps. Boosting these capacities is essential to individual and collective performance. When personnel can…
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