Are You Cultivating “Learning Agility” in Yourself and Employees?
In today’s Advisor we define what “learning agility” is and what “learning-agile” people can do.
Tag: leadership
Ask the Right Questions—Find the Right Answers
Many leaders believe they must have all the answers—that it’s their responsibility to have the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. In my estimation, it’s more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer.
Talent, drive, and success cannot be dictated by age
by Dan Oswald I recently wrote that we shouldn’t overlook the contributions the younger generation can make. In business, we often assume that experience equates with success and therefore conclude it’s unlikely that a 20-something can make a significant contribution. I think that’s complete hogwash, but so is assuming people can’t have a major career […]
Train Your Managers on 12 More Common Ways They Could Risk Legal Action
In yesterday’s Advisor, we listed 15 management actions that can increase your company’s risk of being sued. Today, we present 12 more manager/supervisor actions that you must be training against according to our sister publication HR Daily Advisor.
8 essential lessons I learned from my mom
by Dan Oswald A couple of days ago we celebrated Mother’s Day, and while one day each year clearly isn’t enough to honor our mothers, it does provide us with the opportunity to thank the women in our lives for everything they have done to love and support us. A number of years ago, I […]
Are You Training Managers to Avoid These 15 Common Ways They Could Risk Legal Action?
In today’s Advisor, we share some valuable advice from our sister publication, HR Daily Advisor, on how to use training to avoid lawsuits.
Wooden’s Pyramid of Success makes perfect sense in the workplace
by Dan Oswald I’ve been accused of too often writing about sports in this blog. I guess that’s because sports have been such a big part of my life as a participant, coach, and spectator—but also because I subscribe to the idea that sports imitate life. In sports, as in life, there is success and […]
Are You Developing a Learning Organization?
In today’s competitive, rapidly evolving global marketplace, says Professor Edward D. Hess, the only way to develop and sustain a competitive advantage is to create a “learning organization.” In today’s and tomorrow’s Advisors, Hess explains what that means and shares four key points to keep in mind as your company makes the transition.
Train Your Supervisors and Managers to be Effective Coaches
In yesterday’s Advisor, we talked about the need for training managers on coaching skills and began a training session on coaching. Today, we provide the conclusion to this training session on coaching, including a wrap-up and an exercise.
Do Your Managers Need Training on How to Coach?
Today’s Advisor reports on one recent poll that says they do. This issue also begins a training session on coaching that you can use with your managers.