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Can You Learn Professional Skills in a Self-Paced Module?

With the rise of online learning, many learning and development leaders are considering self-paced training for leadersh …

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Mar 14, 2025 4:34:12 PM

You Only Have a Limited Time to Devote to Training — What Should You Do?

In an ideal world, employees would have plenty of time to develop leadership and communication skills. But in reality, l …

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Mar 10, 2025 4:58:25 PM

How to Level-Set Internal Stakeholder Expectations for Training

One of the biggest challenges of developing a great training program is managing internal stakeholder expectations, espe …

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Mar 2, 2025 1:17:57 PM

Should You Include Assessments in Your Training Programs?

As a talent development or HR leader, you may be considering whether to include assessments like DiSC, StrengthsFinder, …

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Mar 2, 2025 12:55:32 PM

How to Help Your Employees See the Value in Professional Skills Training

“My people think they already have these skills. What can I tell them to get their buy-in?” This is one of the most comm …

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Feb 28, 2025 11:13:38 AM

What is a Professional Skills Workshop?

What is a Professional Skills Workshop? Rapid change, new competitors, and disruptive technologies all have an impact on …

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Feb 26, 2025 3:11:14 PM

Mastering the Art of Active Listening: A Comprehensive Guide

In today's fast-paced world, effective communication is more crucial than ever. Yet, many of us struggle to truly hear a …

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Nov 25, 2024 11:59:59 AM

Match Your Slide Design to the Presentation Situation

Are you getting ready for a presentation? Do you know the right kind of slides to create? There are three types of slide …

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Nov 19, 2024 11:10:50 AM

Building Effective Teams: The Link Between Cohesion and Performance

Teams are an essential part of business success and the amount of work done in teams is on the rise. Deloitte’s 2019 Glo …

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Nov 14, 2024 10:57:22 AM

More Meaningful Mondays: The Manager's Role in Creating Employee Engagement

What would the world be like if no one got the Sunday night blues? You know, that depressed feeling you get about 6 p.m. …

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Oct 14, 2024 3:52:51 PM