Posts de Sharon Taylor
Is Your AI Adoption Strategy Missing the Mark? Use Human-centricity to Guide Your Approach
Many unknowns remain about the role artificial intelligence (AI) will ultimately play in our workplaces. With most organizations still in the pilot phase of AI adoption, the majority of leaders have reported that they are struggling to integrate this technology into their existing systems and are feeling the pressure to accelerate their efforts. Some executives may think the solution lies in more technology, more agents and more testing. However, changes of this magnitude can only be embraced when people are prioritized. …
Lire la suiteFuel Corporate Strategy with Perspective-Taking: Emergenetics for Executive Teams
Leaders are facing significant challenges in the face of ongoing volatility, uncertainty and ambiguity. Tasked with setting strategic direction and providing oversight to reach long-term goals, C-suites are being asked to jettison formerly tried-and-true ways of doing business in favor of new, untested approaches while making decisions, knowing that the information they have today could…
Lire la suiteBusiness Alignment & Measurement: Proving the Impact of L&D in 2026
What trends are shaping Learning & Development (L&D) in the year ahead? With the release of our annual guide on this topic, my colleagues and I will share blog posts about each of the nine priorities highlighted in the report. The articles will offer actionable recommendations so you can set your team up for success…
Lire la suiteNavigating Tough Conversations and Building Workplace Harmony: Emergenetics for Conflict Resolution
Every organization experiences workplace conflict. The friction points often start small, arising from poor communication or different approaches to work. However, they can escalate into much bigger issues, including performance challenges, employee disengagement and distrust, if left unresolved. By embracing the scratchiness that comes from tension and engaging in healthy conflict resolution strategies, managers can…
Lire la suiteTraining Tomorrow’s Leaders: Developing Future-Ready Talent
As organizations navigate constant change amid technological advancements and market volatility, the expectations of leadership are rapidly evolving. Gone are the days of command-and-control. Instead, companies will need managers and executives who are adaptable, empowering, technologically fluent and human-centered. By investing in training, organizations will prepare their people to guide hybrid teams where humans and…
Lire la suiteAmplify Productivity in the Age of AI: Training Solutions to Boost Performance
As leaders race to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their workplaces, I’ve noticed that some may be missing out on the nuanced elements that drive performance. It’s certainly true that technology can speed up work, automate tasks and support efficiencies; however, these tools are just one part of the productivity equation. Other factors include the…
Lire la suiteThe Manager’s Dilemma: Preparing for the Future
For managers, balancing the demands of today while preparing for tomorrow is no small feat. Supervisors are often consumed by immediate priorities including hitting targets, coaching staff and solving daily problems, leaving little space to think about how to stay ahead in an evolving business environment. Yet the need to anticipate the future and adapt…
Lire la suiteThe Manager’s Dilemma: Leading Through Large-Scale Change
What was the last significant transformation effort that your organization implemented? How did the process go for you and your colleagues? If your experience is similar to that of the majority of companies, it may not have been as successful as hoped. It’s estimated that between 60% and 70% of large-scale change efforts fail. While there…
Lire la suiteThe Manager’s Dilemma: Preventing Burnout in High Demand Roles
53% of managers report feeling burned out at work. Between executing strategic directives and overseeing day-to-day operations, it’s no surprise that many supervisors feel like they’re constantly playing catch-up. In fact, the average people leader now has 51% more responsibilities than they can effectively handle. Unfortunately, the impact of prolonged work-related pressure often extends beyond…
Lire la suiteThe Manager’s Dilemma: Overcoming Corporate Complexity
For new managers, stepping into a leadership role is both exciting and challenging. As they embrace their growing responsibilities, they often bring novel ideas and expectations about what they can accomplish and the positive difference they can make. They also may find that initiating significant change can feel like navigating a web of bureaucracy. As…
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