As learning continues to shift away from formal to informal, its ecosystem now includes a much broader spectrum of learning experiences. Information on any topic or skill is literally a click away for an employee with a smart phone. Google searches. Blogs. YouTube videos. Books. Podcasts. Articles. Expert advice. Information is ubiquitous and informal learning is the name of the…

It’s simple. Investing in front-line supervisors and managers pays off.  This webinar provides the business case for investing in first time managers who, when well prepared, can help you drive meaningful results, improve performance on key metrics and aid in the retention of your people assets. We know that skill development doesn’t happen by accident but we do know that…

60-year careers, the decreasing half life of skills, and digital disruption have many organizations rethinking, and maybe even struggling with how they develop their employees. “Fifty-six percent of current workforce skill sets do not match the changes in their company’s strategy, goals, markets, or business models.”  — ATD, Bridging the Skills Gap, 2015 Finding success in this turbulent time takes…

Harvard Business School Professor Michael Wheeler will explain the central role that emotional intelligence plays in successfully closing deals and resolving disputes. He will present key lessons from his own ground-breaking research. He’ll also draw on materials from Negotiation Mastery, his online course recently launched on HBX, Harvard Business School’s digital learning initiative. In this session, participants will: See how…