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Self-development – a win for both learners and organisation – part 2
In the second of two articles, Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay introduce some practical ideas to establish personal development in organisations with some examples of leaders in the field The first article proposed the case for strengthening self-development as a means to bring about organisational change in a dynamic setting, where individuals must be a strong driver and contributor to that change. This second article looks at what L&D needs to do to achieve that. HR and L&D strategies for…
The successful modern L&D leader
In the second of a series of articles on how to become a senior learning leader, Cathy Hoy looks at how to cultivate a growth mindset Having a growth mindset is essential to workplace productivity because it helps develop professional skills such as problem-solving, communication and collaboration; as we know, all of these are vital components for business prosperity. Whilst most people in L&D are familiar with the term growth mindset, and most people in our industry should have one,…
Self-development – a win for both learners and organisation
Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay maintain that self-development is key to achieving organisational change, in the first of a two-part article they explore the tools to support personal growth Increasingly, it is recognised that personal and self-development form an essential part of running an evolving business, both for the individuals involved and for the development of the organisation. Career development is now recognised as a key factor in employee engagement. In a fast-paced world, organisations need to keep on top…
Rethinking our relationship with productivity
Chris Griffiths and Caragh Medlicott introduce the idea of bare minimum Mondays when we allow time for daydreaming and reflection to improve our efficiency Monday is more than a day, it’s a symbol. An idea. It represents the start of the working week, the furthest possible point from the weekend. For some people, Monday may be a matter of dread – for others it’s a chance to re-enter the working week newly refreshed after time off. Whatever the case, there’s…
4 ways to get ideas into action – fast!
Chris Thomason on how to select and combine the best creative ideas to allow flexibility and adaptability of work in progress When you’ve got one big issue you need to overcome, and lots of ideas that have the potential to address it – you’ve now got a second big problem. Which idea do you choose? When it’s difficult to determine the best course of action to take, try this four-step approach. 1. Craft your win quicklies In an increasingly impatient…
If learning matters, make it a campaign
Ross Garner urges L&D professionals to learn from marketing and make their learning initiatives short, easy to access, promoted often and absolutely essential The world of work is complicated. As an absolute baseline, employees and managers are expected to perform in their role and deliver value for their organisations. They’re expected to align their decision-making with their organisation’s diversity and sustainability values. They must ensure that they manage risk when working with third parties, maximise profit without breaching codes of…
Diversity and inclusion in the new world of work
Frederick Hölscher’s second contribution on diversity and inclusion, co-authored with Sharon Olivier, looks at four narratives to help leaders on their D&I journey Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are very much mainstream HR themes and D&I is becoming even more important as organisations face the challenges of inclusion at various levels in the new world of work. Ginni Rommetty former CEO and chairman of IBM said, ‘Diversity is a fact, Inclusion is a choice’. One could seeD&I as two sides of a coin…
The successful modern L&D leader
In the first article of a series aimed at those aspiring to senior roles in L&D, Cathy Hoy looks at the evolving role of the chief learning officer In recent years the role of the chief learning officer (CLO) has emerged as an important position, and its critical role within organisations is becoming increasingly valued. As the workplace evolves to meet more complex skills requirements, and companies move towards more strategic training initiatives, the scope of responsibilities for a CLO…
Diversity and inclusion in the new world of work
Over two articles Frederick Hölscher examines diversity and inclusion and urges leaders to adapt their procedures to meet the challenges of workplaces that are increasing complex and demanding There is a new focus on the role of the apprenticeship in the world of work. They are not only chasing knowledge and learning new concepts, but they also constantly look for opportunities to positively impact their workplace, even if it is just to stimulate new thinking and challenging the status quo.…
Hybrid working increases creativity
Why do traditional creative thinking techniques no longer work? Chris Thomason investigates why we do our best thinking while relaxing Unless you were raised by wolves in a remote forest, you’ll know of Luke Skywalker’s mentor, Yoda. With his green pointy ears and peculiar manner of speaking, he’d offer Luke wise words of counsel. The 900-year-old Yoda was the epitome of experience, knowledge and quiet intelligence – a Jedi master of the galaxy in which he lived. But how would…
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