Professional Development
The Role of Coaching in Building a Fearless Organisation
At the centre of a psychologically safe workplace is the ability for employees at all levels to speak up, raise concerns or ideas and offer constructive input without fear of repercussion. When staff can be open with each other, organisations benefit from greater productivity, innovation, morale and much more. One way that leaders can cultivate…
Read More6 Precursors to Poor Productivity
Most leaders understand the importance of productivity. As a metric, it evaluates three core components, including: Efficiency, or the inputs required to execute a task, Quantity, or the amount produced, and Quality, or the worth or value of the deliverables. Each element can influence the company’s growth. An effective use of resources contributes to lower…
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 More5 Mindset Shifts for New Managers
The transition from individual contributor to people manager is often the result of a promotion. Typically, newly appointed supervisors have excelled in their roles and are then tasked with overseeing employees themselves. In the majority of cases (58%), managers report that they never received formal training to help them level up their skills when they…
Read MoreMiscommunication Managed!
Clear and effective communication is the cornerstone of a dynamic work environment. 72% of leaders even credit effective communication to increase productivity. Still, misunderstandings among colleagues are common, leading to potential conflict and disruptions to workflow. Addressing these challenges proactively can transform misalignment into opportunities for greater understanding and growth. In fact, strong communication practices…
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 Root Causes of Miscommunication at Work (And How to Fix Them)
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 More10 Common Misconceptions about the Emergenetics Attributes
As I’m coaching Emergenetics® practitioners, I often receive questions about how the seven Attributes interact with each other, where they stand apart and how to articulate these nuances to participants. Given all the rich distinctions of Thinking and Behavioral preferences, it’s important to have clarity to convey the concepts correctly and feel confident in responding…
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…
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