Learning & Development
The Rise of Work Charts Over Org Charts
The organizational (org) chart has long served as the backbone of how companies visualize themselves, with its neat pyramid of boxes and lines that tell everyone where they sit and who they report to. Born in the industrial age to bring predictability and order to growing organizations, it did its job well. Now, what was…
Read More4 Ways Leadership Development Experts Use Emergenetics to Build Future-Ready Training Programs
In our webinar, Recalibrating Leadership in the Age of AI-Human Collaboration, our Chief Learning Officer, Marie Unger, posed a question: How are you using Emergenetics to strengthen your leadership development programs and prepare leaders for the future? Our global panel of talent development specialists — Simone Robinson, Director, First Ascent Group; Cody Pfeiffer, Talent Development,…
Read More5 Tips to Evolve Your Leadership Development Programs in the Age of AI
Organizations are recognizing the need to cultivate stronger leaders, yet existing playbooks are quickly becoming outdated. 75% of companies rate their leadership development programs as “not very effective,” and only 19 % say they are “very effective” at growing leaders at all levels. Without careful attention, this gap is likely to continue increasing in today’s…
Read MoreYour Guide to Emergenetics Certification: What HR and L&D Professionals Need to Know
In my conversations with HR and L&D professionals, I often hear similar questions about what the Emergenetics Associate Certification entails and the impact our practitioners can have. Let’s explore the most frequently asked queries so you can make an informed decision about becoming an Emergenetics expert. The Business Case for Certification Why should I become…
Read MoreAssociates: Discover “Speedback,” The Art of Real-Time Feedback
Effective, consistent feedback is essential to team and organizational success, yet in my work with Learning & Development (L&D) professionals, I often hear that leaders continue to struggle to deliver input through everyday interactions. These delays can quietly undermine trust, engagement and performance. Our recent Associate professional development session, Speedback: The Art of Real-Time Feedback, focused on a…
Read MorePersonalization & Flexible Learning: Elevating Employee Development in 2026
Having been a fifth-grade teacher and a Learning and Development (L&D) professional, I can tell you that every person, no matter their age, wants to make sure what they’re learning is worth their while. The main difference is that adults are usually better at hiding when they think your instruction isn’t matching their needs! Still, the signs eventually show up in feedback surveys…
Read MoreIs Your AI Adoption Strategy Missing the Mark? Use Human-centricity to Guide Your Approach
Many unknowns remain about the role artificial intelligence (AI) will ultimately play in our workplaces. With most organizations still in the pilot phase of AI adoption, the majority of leaders have reported that they are struggling to integrate this technology into their existing systems and are feeling the pressure to accelerate their efforts. Some executives may think the solution lies in more technology, more agents and more testing. However, changes of this magnitude can only be embraced when people are prioritized. …
Read MoreThe Middle Management Squeeze 2026: Why Supervisors Are Often Overlooked and How to Empower Them
Middle managers are the heartbeat of an organisation. Tasked with executing strategic plans and guiding people, these team members often experience high tension, both mentally and emotionally. The strain may become even more pronounced as budgets tighten and the speed of change accelerates. If nothing is done to support this group, they could burn out…
Read MorePowering Performance Reviews with Emergenetics
The end of the year is a time we often associate with holiday celebrations, fun with friends and family and…performance reviews… These conversations offer an opportunity to recognize successes, identify areas for growth and equip people to do their best work. However, they are often a source of challenge for many businesses. 95% of supervisors are dissatisfied with their company’s performance management systems, and fewer than 20% of employees feel inspired by their reviews. Clearly, there is a lot of…
Read MoreConnection Across Silos: How L&D Can Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration in 2026
Even though there are more collaboration tools and opportunities for digital connection than ever before, silos are becoming increasingly common across organizations. Leaders are seeing the effects as loneliness and employee disengagement are also on the rise. Learning & Development (L&D) teams have an opportunity to address these challenges by developing programs that promote collaboration,…
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