Uncategorized Archives - Phillip Tanzilo

Virtual World Fashion Citations: Enclothed Cognition Offers a Teleworking Edge

January 11, 2021

Problem: Not everyone was hired to work virtually. Recent research shows clothing choices can influence what and how we think, focus, and communicate virtually and it can negatively impact individual productivity and confidence. Many teleworkers deprioritize their clothing choices as a perk that comes with working from home.

Solution: What you wear has power. Know the audience. Plan attire appropriate for the job. Managers can provide guidance and of course issue fashion citations and fashion awards to raise awareness.

Many have been forced to telework with a gap in essential skillsets required for teleworking effectiveness. The demands of the virtual workplace continue. … Read More “Virtual World Fashion Citations: Enclothed Cognition Offers a Teleworking Edge”

The New Normal for Training: Is Virtual or Remote Learning Better than Onsite Classroom Learning? (PART 1)

June 17, 2020

PART 1

Training Magazine shared, “86 percent of virtual classroom participants rated the experience just as engaging or more engaging than traditional classroom training. 100 percent of participants were highly satisfied with their training experience.” Is this the only criteria to consider? And, is virtual better than classroom? The answer, it depends. It depends on a lot.

There are textbook recommendations and there are situational and real-world business threats and challenges. Talent development and workplace learning has to be forever conscious, resilient, and nimble to support an organization’s ability to respond to crises. The talent development and/or workplace learning function has to be a role-model for change and transformation. … Read More “The New Normal for Training: Is Virtual or Remote Learning Better than Onsite Classroom Learning? (PART 1)”

Corporate Training: Designing Instructionally Sound Learning that Works

March 14, 2017

Corporate Training: Designing Instructionally Sound Learning that Works

Applying a variety of proven industry models allows for consistency and flexibility. The ADDIE model (seen below) is a proven model as a standard for curriculum development. Other models exist like SAM and AGILE and are quite reliable and should be mentioned here as well. The objective is to provide solutions that maximize business return on investment (ROI).

Training is NOT a lecture. Phillip’s approach is to create a safe environment and apply the latest laser-focused accelerated learning techniques to deliver a program that is highly interactive and edutaining (educational and entertaining). … Read More “Corporate Training: Designing Instructionally Sound Learning that Works”

Strategic Planning for Transformation and Profitability

March 8, 2017

WHAT IS STRATEGIC PLANNING?

Create SYNERGY, AGILITY and ENGAGEMENT by having a strategic plan. It provides a springboard toward EMPOWERMENT and has a direct impact on PRODUCTIVITY and PROFITABILITY.

Phillip as an outside facilitator, is skilled in the art of facilitation will help guide you through this process. It requires tact, finesse and wisdom from a variety of disciplines and industries to encourage “out-of-the-box” thinking. He will take the time to learn your organization, your expectations and customize the experience in order to help you maximize your return on investment (ROI) from this program.

As your strategic planning consultant, Phillip will help you take your business to places you never thought possible with a deliberate and transformed focus.… Read More “Strategic Planning for Transformation and Profitability”

How do people see you? Are you a TRUST BOOSTER or a TRUST BUSTER? CORPORATE TRUST Begins with YOU

July 5, 2015

When it comes to trust—How do people see you? How do you view yourself? Are you a trust booster or a trust buster?

Today, trust is a critical element in the workplace, whether it is an email, a tweet, one-on-one, in the classroom or in a staff meeting. I have done my share of trust busting in my career. I have learned over time, how to become more conscious of trust from a leadership perspective, and how it literally radiates throughout the culture of an organization. It is an experience. It is a feeling. It is a sense. It can also be seen. … Read More “How do people see you? Are you a TRUST BOOSTER or a TRUST BUSTER? CORPORATE TRUST Begins with YOU”

VOLUNTEERISM: Improving Innovation, Learning and Leadership Performance

May 9, 2015

When people are in need, my hand is often raised. Especially, wherever I see I can contribute and make a difference. I grew up reading super hero comic books—Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Hulk, Spiderman—you name it! Maybe this is where it all started. I collected them all. I believe this is my way of living into what they represented to me in my childhood—good, doing what’s right and helping others. Now, I am not claiming to be perfect or better—to the contrary. I have learned to respect there is always someone I can learn from and look up to. … Read More “VOLUNTEERISM: Improving Innovation, Learning and Leadership Performance”