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How Does Social Media Play a Role in Training?

Swim-in-Social-Media-300x273Social media is not just a generational fad of the millenials and Gen Y.  Organizations are doing more with less and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.  This means even after economic rebound, companies will likely keep the belts tightened.  Investments in people are under the microscope.  Payroll has been typically one of the larger investments a company makes.  And, like with any investment today, companies want to maximize their ROI.  Many companies have discovered social media is the answer to “just in time” learning.  Social media and social learning does not have to be something where we have to feel we are drowning. … Read More “How Does Social Media Play a Role in Training?”

INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper

Hear-no-see-speak1-300x300The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming.  Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper.  Over time, we develop tunnel vision.  I know I have.  So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut.  Otherwise, the potential for blind spots increases—I continue to discover that I have more than my fair share.  I can at times simply hit a brick wall.  My team can also hit a brick wall.  And, ultimately innovation is halted.

There is nothing wrong that I have blind spots. … Read More “INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper”