In the face of rapid technological disruption and automation, developing soft skills among the workforce has never been more important. Fueled by the pandemic, organizations are emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication skills, adaptability, active listening and other distinctly “human” skills. How are learning leaders addressing this need and what are the barriers in doing […]
Do you know about the 95/5 rule for focusing on the 5% opportunities when communicating with senior management that makes the difference? This session will provide insights into the mindset needed to connect, stand out, and be more visible to senior management. Knowing this will increase your probability of being ready for the next level […]
Change has become a near certainty within the last several years, yet responding to change is still challenging. From moving businesses and employees to a virtual environment to shifting societal demands and expectations, change remains a constant in our lives. This webinar focuses on how to lead and thrive through the inevitable twists and turns […]
Recession brings increased gas prices, higher costs at the grocery store and our employees’ paychecks not going as far as they used to. It also means that many businesses are faced with lower than predicted revenues, leading to cutbacks or layoffs. In the midst of this, retaining your key performers is critical to providing business […]
Imagine a world where recession, retention, and employee burnout were a thing of the past. A world where only coaching is contagious—creating a positive ripple effect within organizations while maximizing the impact and reach of coaching programs and coaching cultures. While we can’t rewrite the past, we can take actionable steps to protect our human […]
COVID-19 disrupted in-person operations and forced companies to trim costs, but, according to a 2021 survey conducted by Financial Times, it has also reinforced many employers’ commitment to providing development opportunities for a broader range of their middle and senior managers. More than 25 percent of surveyed CLOs said they intend to increase their budgets […]
University Health Network, like all health care organizations across the country, has been challenged with a shortage of health human resources. Then the pandemic hit, the gap between supply and demand grew and the urgency to close the gap was greater than ever before. In this engaging session, Gloria Pakravan, senior director of talent and […]
Learn how Verizon’s Talent GPS helps employees explore and own their personal career journeys by using career exploration tools designed for self-reflection, setting career objectives and taking action to achieve their career goals. Employees SkillUp using curated skill-based learning plans designed to build the most critical skills needed at Verizon. In this session led by […]
As we move forward into the future of work, we are presented with demand for a wide variety of skills, including disruptive technical skills, specialized industry skills, core business skills and soft skills. And with the half-life of skills currently estimated to be only four to five years (and a mere two and a half […]
Successful learning teams know the secret to getting the best results – focus on the learner’s experience. So, whether you’re training one or multiple audiences, it’s crucial to ensure you’re supporting how your learners like to learn. Join Aisling MacNamara, Learning & Development Manager at LearnUpon on Thursday 3rd November where she’ll share why and […]