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We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date on the latest research and information available – so we are always bringing fresh, innovative and significant ideas to our clients. Immersing ourselves in the latest thinking, coupled with our vast experience in the industry, gives us a robust capability when it comes to effective learning design and delivery. We share our unique point of view through our blog.
Be the Change
One of the most common things I hear from leaders working on ways they can be more effective is, “The problem is, the levels above me don’t work in this way. It’s very hard to implement these behaviors when the leaders at the top aren’t behaving this way.”
Curiosity!
It was nice to see a playful kitten with the spirit of Curious George on the cover of The Harvard Business Review about a year ago. My colleagues and I have long touted “curiosity.” From my perspective, curiosity is critical. It’s not just the backbone of learning as an adult, it’s the backbone of being an interesting adult. Evidence based research is showing the importance of curiosity as a trait in those entering the workforce. It fosters agility and the ability to adapt in our constantly changing, increasingly complex world.
How a Sales Workshop can Benefit your Team
Feedback is critical to growth. Here are a few tips to be sure you’re receiving the signals loud and clear.
How Manager Training can Benefit Your Organization
Feedback is critical to growth. Here are a few tips to be sure you’re receiving the signals loud and clear.
How Leadership Development Can Benefit Your Organization
Feedback is critical to growth. Here are a few tips to be sure you’re receiving the signals loud and clear.
How Leadership Coaching Can Benefit Your Organization
Feedback is critical to growth. Here are a few tips to be sure you’re receiving the signals loud and clear.
How Consulting Skills Training can Support Your Organization
Feedback is critical to growth. Here are a few tips to be sure you’re receiving the signals loud and clear.
RECEIVING FEEDBACK
Feedback is critical to growth. Here are a few tips to be sure you’re receiving the signals loud and clear.
EVALUATING LESSONS LEARNED AND MY DATING GUIDELINES
Learning to get better requires honest reflection and the willingness to “fail forward”.
It’s What You Believe, Not What You Know
Recently, I sat down for a group call with a potential client seeking a delegation skills program for their managers. Our conversation was going well. They liked our design principles, which include: context is king, there is wisdom in and out of the room and highly...
Power without Aggression
I have a memory from my early twenties, standing at a table in the New York City restaurant I worked in with a dirty glass in my hand, chatting with a customer. I don’t remember how we got to talking or even what our conversation was about but I remember this one...
What Can You Learn From a Bad Boss?
Bad bosses can ruin a work environment, but there are lessons in to be gained in the process. Patience, reflection, and grace can make working for a bad boss easier to handle.