Training

The program begins with a Leader Simulation Assessment and a Developmental Debrief to evaluate leadership competencies and inform next steps. Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld Used car retailer CarMax’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed to identify and develop executive leadership competencies in senior managers across the company. Program Details The program consists of […]

Research shows that more than 70 percent of society’s most impactful innovations have come from employees—and not employees sitting in incubation labs or innovation hubs, but everyday people. Article Author:  Dr. Kaihan Krippendorff, Founder, Outthinker Where will the next innovation come from that will disrupt your industry? Many believe it will come either from outside

We look to our leaders to deliver on their responsibilities—not only to lead in helping our associates do their jobs well, but also to be there for employees to count on for support, guidance, and reassurance. Article Author:  Kristin Johnson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Edward Jones As companies continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and

Modular, mobile solutions should be prioritized, allowing for social distancing guidelines, as they can be expanded or contracted as needed. Article Author:  Tonya Dybdahl, Space planning and Design Assistant Manager, National Business Furniture Whether it’s for a group of fresh faces eager to learn or a roundup of employees furthering their knowledge, a training space

STEP 1: Fight “Overcommitment Syndrome.” Article Author:  Bruce Tulgan, CEO, RainmakerThinking Everywhere I go, I’m always looking for the real “GO-TO PEOPLE.” In our ongoing (since 1993) workplace research, I try to ask everybody: Who are your GO-TO PEOPLE? And why? I’m most interested in those people—at all levels—who show up on those “Go-to” lists

Author:  By Margery Weinstein Racial inequality is among the most difficult topics you can address in the workplace, or anywhere, especially with someone of a different race from your own. These conversations are a potential tinderbox waiting to explode with the least provocation. But with the protests over the last couple of weeks, and the

The intention is that my insights might contribute to your power, ability, and freedom to be resilient in our new COVID-19 world. Article Author:  Bruce Hodes, Founder, CMI I have offered myself as a resource for clients and others as we all generate ourselves in this new COVID-19 reality. I wanted to share some thoughts

To truly resonate with employees and drive behavioral change, content must be both thought-provoking and memorable. Article Author:  Charlie Voelker, Director, Legal Compliance Product, Skillsoft Compliance As the impact of the #MeToo movement continues to reverberate, states are implementing and updating anti-harassment training regulations to increase protections for employees. In responding to new regulations, organizations

The shape of the workforce is changing, but are you doing enough to prepare your organization for the future? Article Author:  Steve Lowenthal, CEO, Kineo U.S., City & Guilds Group From artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, to flex-time and the gig economy, developments in technology and working patterns mean the workforce is constantly evolving. Symptomatic

Retailers need to set aside adequate time to train teams when they return to stores post-COVID-19. Article Author:  Alaina Dexheimer, Best Practices and Change Manager, Retail Zipline A battle is raging in this country around opening back up the economy. More than two-thirds of respondents to a recent Pew Research Center poll said they were