Vantage Circle
APRIL 21, 2020
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sudden shift in the dynamics of workforce behavior. More and more companies are bound to rush towards work-from-home arrangements in an extremely short period. Although many companies already had a WFH policy managing a large scale of remote employees and that too in such urgency can be overwhelming.
Agile42
APRIL 23, 2020
We are aware of how challenging the worldwide situation is for every business and how many companies are shifting the way they operate and sometimes even inventing new ways to ensure business continuity. In this context, organizations that were designed to be robust to external challenges are struggling, because they were not ready for such an unpredictable challenge.
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Liquid Planner Collaboration
APRIL 23, 2020
Having been given a temporary break from the ‘time tax’ of pre-crisis commutes and the physical separation of a traditional office, my wife Sue and I have built time into our workdays for morning coffee and afternoon walks. On one such walk this week, she remarked, “We are lucky, aren’t we?” My initial response was a simple, “Yes,” while I continued walking, focused on maintaining appropriate social distancing measures to pass another couple.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 21, 2020
Remember recess? Swinging happily on swings, monkeying around on the monkey bars, or zooming down slides… As kids, this was an important part of the day. It gives children the chance to socialize, burn off some much needed energy and re-focus so they are better equipped to learn throughout the day. Not surprisingly, these are […]. The post The Power of the Break appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Vantage Circle
APRIL 18, 2020
The entire human race is currently going through some of the toughest days since the last world war broke out. What was initially believed to be just regular flu soon turned into a pandemic that jeopardized the standard world order. Economies came tumbling, and people all over the world are losing their jobs as several countries went into a state of lockdown.
Agile42
APRIL 24, 2020
For most readers of this blog, there will be nothing new about the words “ORGANIC agility”. Put simply, ORGANIC agility decenters the mechanical approach that sees organizations as machines built of discrete parts but sees them instead as living networks of relationships between people. Their growth, their culture, and their ability to adapt are all related to this sense of potential and responsiveness that can be found in natural, evolving systems.
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Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 20, 2020
All of us wear many hats. We are friend, neighbor, sibling, and mentor. And we are also parent, employee, leader, spouse, and in many cases now, a teacher. Managing multiple roles has been part of your life, but now it is a different ballgame. Regardless of how many of these hats are you wearing, chances […]. The post How Many Hats are You Trying to Wear?
Vantage Circle
APRIL 20, 2020
If the current pandemic we are facing has taught us anything it’s that people can work together just as well from the safety of their homes. Cue: virtual teams. Virtual teams, popularly referred to as distributed teams or remote teams, are a group of individuals who collaborate together from different locations and time zones by relying on virtual communication tools.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 20, 2020
Success in disruption is a function of opportunity, humility, talent, and focus – the elimination of distraction. Ego hinders meaningful contribution. Avoid Superhero Syndrome. Superhero-leaders work too hard rescuing others.
15Five
APRIL 22, 2020
Telecommuting and working from home have been hot topics for several years now. According to a recent study conducted by Flexjobs, the number of people working from home at least part time has increased by 44% over the last five years. And since Coronavirus has struck, working from home has become the de facto standard for most office workers. Even call center and customer service positions have moved to home offices.
Implementing new tools or business processes in your organization? Lemon Learning put together a practical 3 part guide to prevent the pitfalls of change management. Drive a successful change management project from diagnosis through to measurement.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 19, 2020
As a leader, you are often the face of change. Hopefully, we are leading changes that will improve the results and circumstances in our organizations. And whenever someone introduces change, as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, resistance will surface. Yet leaders are often surprised by this resistance. They see the value in the […]. The post Transforming Resistance Into Acceptance appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 19, 2020
Remote working is no more a new phenomenon. The COVID 19 pandemic has brought a massive cultural shift among workers. Remote working culture has now taken a central place, and employees around the globe have been adjusting their seats to meet their organizational needs. With companies going remote abruptly, employees across the globe are going through a crisis.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 22, 2020
I asked top leaders to respond to three questions: What three words describe a great team? What three problems hinder great teamwork? What three things do great teams habitually do?
Vanessa Van Edwards
APRIL 20, 2020
Are you in a virtual team and want to make it work? Here are my favorite virtual team communication strategies you can use both at home and the office! The post How to Build a Strong Virtual Team in 7 Steps appeared first on Science of People.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
LSA Global
APRIL 20, 2020
Build and Maintain Virtual Relationships. While many of us have had virtual team members for years, who could foresee that, suddenly, almost every team other than first responders would become virtual? Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships without the handshake, without the opportunity for impromptu discussions, and without the chance encounters is not easy.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 24, 2020
Employing workers is just the beginning of building a strong labor force. Next, you have to retain them. Employees around the world crave independence and flexibility. The most popular form of flexibility provided by the companies is the opportunity to function remotely. It's no secret that hiring remote employees provides many advantages. Such benefits include exposure to a global pool of talent, improved productivity, and reduced stress on the employees.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 24, 2020
The good ole days seem sweeter during a pandemic. In the afternoons, I put in earphones and listen to James Taylor, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, the Beatles, and others.
15Five
APRIL 22, 2020
As companies around the world have faced off with COVID-19 and its implications, they have quickly had to shift how and where they work. For some companies, however, managing and collaborating with distributed teams is nothing new. 15Five customer TargetX , a US-based company offering comprehensive CRM solutions for higher education, is one example.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Know Your Team
APRIL 22, 2020
Care about remote team morale? These critical questions to ask remote employees can help support your team as a manager. During these uncertain times, many of us as leaders might feel beholden have answers – not questions – for our team. Questions to ask remote employees are likely not top-of-mind. We’re expected to have answers to things like, “ When will we be able to go back into the office?
Vantage Circle
APRIL 18, 2020
In the world of business, employees are the most basic and important aspects. They are the ones who make or break a company. It is for this reason why proper hiring procedures must be a top priority. This means the HR Department must appoint the best which ticks all the boxes. Such work requires a lot of research and hence the requirement for proper Recruitment Tools.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 23, 2020
I asked top leaders, “What three problems hinder great teamwork?” Many responses centered on alignment. Not understanding the team’s mission. Lack of a clear mission. Lack of clarity about roles and expectations.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 23, 2020
Remote working is up there as one of the most demanded working benefits from an employer, especially among younger generations. The main reason for wanting a remote job is to help balance professionals' busy working lives and their personal life. They may even need remote work to help with childcare or to use it as a way to reduce stress and increase their productivity.
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
Leadership Freak
APRIL 21, 2020
I haven’t been a fan of all the mumbo jumbo about being present, until recently. Maybe I had too much to do?
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