Professional Development
How To: Support Leaders Who Think They’re Already Self-Aware
If you’re a Learning & Development professional, you’ve probably seen the study by organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich that found 95% of people believe they’re self-aware while only 10% to 15% actually are. Imagine how this statistic comes to life in your leadership trainings. In a cohort of 20, everyone except one person will feel they really understand how they show up, what their blind spots are and…
Read MoreEmergenetics Associates: Help Your People “Flex”
In conversations with Emergenetics Associates, I hear the same challenge come up again and again: employees know that their coworkers work differently, and translating that awareness into meaningful action is where things tend to break down. That’s where flexing comes in. “Flexing” in the context of the Emergenetics® framework is the intentional practice of stepping…
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 MoreHow AI Is Changing the Expectations of Leaders
How is leadership evolving in the age of AI—and what are the expectations driving the transformation? This question sat at the heart of both sessions of our recent webinar, Recalibrating Leadership in the Age of AI-Human Collaboration. Demands are rising while certainty is shrinking, and artificial intelligence is accelerating everything in between. As one panelist put it plainly, “There is no such thing as business as usual anymore.”…
Read MoreA Workforce Unlike Any Other: Turning Intergenerational Dynamics into Inspired Collaboration
By 2034, 80% of the workforce in advanced economies will be made up of Millennials, Gen Z and the first Gen Alpha adults. While many people are working later in life, younger generations are quickly joining our workplaces, bringing with them their distinct perspectives. This shift creates an unprecedented opportunity, as organisations have the potential to access a wide variety of insights, experiences and…
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 MoreThe Skills That Will Matter Most in 2026 and Beyond
Future-proofing a company takes a lot of consideration and planning. In business, executives often look for a high probability that their efforts will generate a strong return on investment. That’s becoming more difficult to guarantee in our fast-changing workplaces, where volatility is the norm. One of the safer bets that leaders can make is investing in people development. Organizations that offer comprehensive training programs for their teams outperform their rivals by…
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 MoreAugmenting Employee Skills with AI: Building Trust, Not Fear
Organizations have been increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), and the results so far have been mixed. Gartner found that four of five AI projects don’t meet their intended objectives, and the Harvard Business Review estimated that 90% of enterprises struggle to scale them from the pilot phase to production. I don’t expect these…
Read MoreUnlock Collaborative Potential with Emergenetics’ Workplace & Team Development Programs for Businesses
Unlock Collaborative Potential with Emergenetics’ Workplace & Team Development Programs for Businesses TABLE OF CONTENTS What is Emergenetics? Why Choose Emergenetics Over Other Tools for Your Team Development or Leadership Program Implementing Emergenetics in Leadership, Employee & Team Development Programs for Businesses Ready to Transform Performance for Your Team? The future of work belongs to…
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