Team Development
Inspire 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…
Read More6 Cs of Culture: Connection
What makes an exceptional organizational culture? If you’ve read any of the previous blogs in the culture series, you’ll know that every workplace has a distinct feel and flavor. We’ve identified the 6 Cs of Culture that consistently are a part of engaging, motivating environments. They include: Communication Collaboration Care Connection Commendation Career My colleagues…
Read MoreTrust Building Techniques for Emergenetics Associates
The ability to secure trust is a vital component to being a successful facilitator. You must gain the confidence of your workshop attendees as well as enhance the connections between the individuals in the group. As an Emergenetics Associate, you play an essential role in holding space for participants, so they can feel present, honest…
Read MoreEmergenetics Associates: Inspire Results with WEboarding
One of the most powerful aspects of Emergenetics® is the way the Attributes can be applied to holistically consider a challenge, opportunity or project. Using the Emergenetics framework, Associates (and the groups or departments they work with) unlock a template to utilize cognitive diversity to achieve results. That’s why our Client Service team often recommends…
Read MoreSet the Ground Rules for Better Team Performance
When leaders talk about high-performing teams, it’s often in the context of the impact that they can have on business outcomes. From better decision-making and innovative ideas to greater productivity and improved problem-solving, working groups that excel have the capacity to advance the enterprise. People who are part of a high-performing team are often likely…
Read MoreHow To: Facilitate an Effective Brainstorming Session
Brainstorms conjure up a wide range of pictures and feelings. In my experience, people who participate are often hoping that someone will have a sudden stroke of inspiration, similar to the ancient story of Archimedes shouting “Eureka!” (I’ve found it) after unexpectedly discovering the solution to detecting fake gold. Ideation sessions rarely pan out that…
Read MoreGet a 5-Star Review on Your Next Team Building Event
What thoughts come to mind when you hear the phrase: team building? If it’s anything like our recent LinkedIn poll, the results may be mixed. When I look at these percentages, I am optimistic that Learning & Development specialists, managers and training consultants can find ways to win over even the most skeptical participants and…
Read MoreHow Can You Become a More Empathetic Leader?
There is a notable relationship between leadership and empathy. In many instances, as a person increases their positional power, their empathy decreases. The importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) cannot be overlooked in a business context. EQ is an essential element of the employee engagement and retention equation. With more employees and younger generations seeking purpose…
Read MoreHow Can Learning & Development Teams Become Strategic Partners?
The Learning & Development (L&D) function is on the rise in many organizations. Executives and leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of training in driving productivity, closing skills gaps and improving employee retention. Still, only 50% of L&D professionals report that they are working closely with executive leadership. While this statistic is trending upward from…
Read MoreAn Employee-Centric Approach to Offboarding
When evaluating the employee lifecycle, one element that is often overlooked is offboarding. This step can sometimes feel more like a transaction that lacks the energy and compassion that we are more used to seeing in other moments such as onboarding, development or advancement. While I understand why some may prioritise these other stages, offboarding…
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