Learning & Development
Trainers Need Training Too
“Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it.” – Albert Einstein There’s an interesting paradox within the Learning & Development (L&D) profession. Often, talent development specialists are so focused on supporting their stakeholders and ensuring that they get valuable learning experiences…
Read MoreEmergenetics Associates: Conduct a Symphony Using Spectrum Reports
I often find that Emergenetics® practitioners aren’t fully aware of the value of the spectrum reports. Sometimes, facilitators can be a bit intimidated by these data-rich resources – maybe you’re one of them! Once Associates have a robust understanding of spectrums, however, they unlock actionable information to more easily customize content, and reveal tendencies about…
Read MoreAn Inside Look: The Emergenetics Meeting of the Minds Experience
I recently connected with Ida Cecil, Head of Corporate Affairs of the Singapore Cancer Society, to get her take on a recent Emergenetics programme. In partnership with Terence Tan, Director of Trost Learning, we hosted a Meeting of the Minds for the nonprofit’s employees and were eager to hear about the impact of the workshop. …
Read More5 Common Causes of Miscommunication
Work and communication are interchangeable. 88% of employees’ workweek is spent communicating, and in a 40-hour workweek, that is 35.2 hours spent conversing across a multitude of tasks and channels. How professionals communicate with others is of utmost importance, especially when misalignments are attributed to 86% of workplace failures. The first step to preventing miscommunication…
Read More7 Ways that Psychometric and Personality Assessments Enhance Skills Development
As businesses weave artificial intelligence (AI) into daily work, Learning & Development (L&D) departments are taking the lead in accelerating reskilling and upskilling initiatives to empower employees to adapt. To enhance this important work, psychometric and personality assessments can play a valuable supporting role. Mercer’s 2024 Global Talent Trends Report pointed to the importance of…
Read MoreHow To: Navigate Generational Communication Gaps
In today’s workplace, bridging generational gaps is not simply a necessity—it’s an opportunity to create a cohesive culture. With five generations in the workforce, it has become increasingly important to align colleagues of different age groups and backgrounds. The current breakdown of each generation in the workplace includes: Every age group has different lived experiences,…
Read More7 Tips to Optimize Written Communication
When was the last time you misinterpreted an email or had one of your messages misunderstood? It’s common for meaning to get lost in translation. After all, without the benefit of nonverbal cues, digital communication can often result in wider intent-impact gaps. These days, conversing online has become the norm, especially in remote and hybrid…
Read MoreThe Value of a Skills-Based Approach to Learning & Development
Traditionally, leaders have often approached the Learning and Development (L&D) function through knowledge-based concepts designed to funnel employees through a series of roles and responsibilities that neatly fit within the organizational structure. These days, with artificial intelligence and search functions providing “knowledge” on demand, the things employees need to learn to grow in their roles…
Read MoreNavigating the Arctic: Insights from the Lapland Arctic Ultra through the Lens of Emergenetics
Forever fascinated and inspired by the Antarctic explorers, who undertook some incredible journeys and suffered the worst possible hardships, I figured it was time to head for somewhere cold so I could, albeit it in a small way, experience life on the snow and ice. Cue the Lapland Arctic Ultra. 185 km of pulk (or…
Read MoreInspire Unlearning and Relearning in the Workplace
“The purpose of learning isn’t to affirm our beliefs; it’s to evolve our beliefs.” – Adam Grant, “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know” The words “unlearning” and “relearning” have been quite popular in the professional development space for the last few years, especially in light of the increased use of artificial…
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