Professional Development
Succeeding with Blind Spots
Blind spots. Ever since I came across this term, I have been intrigued. Most words have just one or perhaps two meanings. This one has three, at least. There is a vehicular blind spot, visual (or literal) blind spot, or psychological (or metaphorical) blind spot. The one we want to focus on here is the…
Read MoreVideo Case Study: Implementing an Employee Development Program
Implementing an employee development training program within an entire organization can be a daunting task. Especially in recent years when we’ve all been asked to do more with less. Instructor led training is now more challenging due to travel restrictions, budgets, and global workforces. There is constant demand for immediate business results. And sometimes those…
Read MoreHow to Implement a Large-Scale Global Employee Development Program
This is the first in a two-month series of posts on implementing a global employee development program using Emergenetics. Stay tuned for the first video- debuting next week! This week marks a major point in time for us all as we conclude the 2013 Holiday Season and look forward to 2014, a New Year with…
Read MoreGoal Setting for Success in the New Year
As we get ready to bid farewell to the current year, it’s time to look forward to the one ahead with goal setting and priorities planning. What can you do to grow your business and make the new year even more successful? Check out the tips below on how to approach planning and goal setting…
Read MoreBehavioral Preferences- A Secret Weapon or Your Worst Enemy?
Balance is something that we all seek in every aspect of our life. The workplace is no different. We want to be seen as diligent but not overbearing, friendly but not too personal, easygoing while still driving company goals forward. Is this attainable? Is there really an ideal manager or an ideal team member? Our…
Read MoreWant Creativity? Start by Using Your Social Brain.
People power organizations. This isn’t a provocative statement or anything new. Whether a few in a cramped start-up office or a few hundred-thousand around the world, it’s the people behind the initiatives, brands and companies that advance things forward. So if this is so obvious, why do companies continually have the same issues related to…
Read MoreInnovating Through Analytics
Innovation is not limited to big-picture and world-changing conceptual ideas. The process of innovating can come from all parts of the brain and prove to be extremely valuable. You can innovate through the Analytical part of your brain through keen data analysis. Data is one of the most vital resources businesses have at their disposal. It…
Read MoreTap Into Employee Strengths to Be a Better Manager
Think of your favorite companies and what they do for you. Nordstrom for example, is a company known for high-class customer service…but the Nordstrom brand is built by the sales people who work at there. That exceptional service is a reflection of strong people and strong management. The manager/employee dynamic can drive a brand but…
Read MoreUsing Brain Science to Set Smart Goals
The SMART Goals (or Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound Goals) concept came out over 30 years ago. Think about all of the things that have been developed in the last 30 years and then think about if we’re still trying to set goals in the same way. I actually think SMART Goals are a…
Read MoreEmbrace Creativity and Get Better Business Results
Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity, and innovation, bringing fresh perspectives to the challenges facing business and education in the new global economy. You can’t help but be challenged by Robinson to think about a different way of looking at innovation and creativity. This Ted Talk…
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