What The Work World Needs Now: Decency

In my reflection time during the holidays, I was taken by how much our working worlds have changed permanently during the pandemic. We are at a moment in time where views of leadership and the expectations from our teams are changing.

The Ultimate Guide to Leadership in 2022: Shift to a More Humanistic Style

Where are we going in 2022? I’ve heard this question from many of my clients as we are winding down this year and looking into the next. This is a hard question to answer because it seems the path ahead keeps shifting and is not clear enough to us.

Pivot: Building Agility for the Future Workforce

Finding and keeping the right talent for your organization are the two most challenging aspects of business I am seeing right now. Many of us are aware of “The Great Resignation” and the lack of available talent to fill open vacancies for your organization. Some organizations are looking to implement artificial intelligence (AI) to help alleviate some of the pressure to get things in done in this accelerated time.

Three Things You Can Do Now to Tackle Burnout

As the days are getting shorter and holidays are approaching, I have been reflecting on how different our pandemic experiences impacted how we view the future. In some ways, it feels like things are back to normal. Most kids are back to school in person again [yeah for parents!]

The Future of Work is Hybrid

As we have navigated over the last 19 months, we have found ourselves and our teams building resiliency with our everchanging environment. I think many leaders, especially executives, felt our work lives would be “back to normal” starting this fall.

A Roadmap for Developing Your Mobile Strategy

Many companies these days are “going digital” so what does that mean for learning and performance professionals? In thinking about using mobile technology for your learners, you need to understand how to use this medium best. It is good for short bites of information or providing theory.

The Future of work. Solutions, strategies and resources.

The post-pandemic world of work is changing. While some jobs will be lost—and many others created—almost all will change. Four Chicago-area executives on the frontlines of the workplace evolution shared their research, insights and ideas that are shaping the future of work—and what business leaders should anticipate for their organizations.

Building a Digital Strategy for Learning: Do’s and Don’ts

Many companies these days are going digital, so what does that mean for learning and performance professionals? In thinking about using mobile technology for your learners, you need to understand how to use this medium best. It is good for short bites of information or providing theory.

Top of the Mountain Talent Progression

Are you struggling with finding and keeping talent for critical roles?

How do you influence your organization to think about employee development in new ways?

Navigating Leadership Styles for More Business Impact

You may have experienced varying leadership styles during your career. How important are they in making or breaking the development of teams? I am sure we can agree that there are many assessments that can measure where you tend to gravitate in your style and point out how you can be a better leader.