In the digital age, one of the key markers of a successful business is its adaptability and the capability to evolve with changing times. While processes, technologies, and products are often the focus of transformation, an equally important aspect, if not more, is ‘people transformation.’ Investing in people and their growth ensures that an organization […]
Employee Development Articles
What are Microaggressions in the Workplace? If It Wasn’t Intentionally Offensive – Why Are People So Sensitive?
A microaggression is any unwittingly harmful words or behaviors that cause another to experience emotional pain, exclusion, or discrimination. Microaggressions are rampant and while most often perpetrated against historically marginalized groups, majority groups experience microaggressions too, albeit to a lesser degree. I come from the camp of, “If I can name it. I can change it.” […]
Is Your Company an Anti-Racist Organization?
Working towards an antiracist culture and company is a virtuous pursuit that makes good business sense.The world has recently chosen to stand together against racial inequity and injustice. While protests flood the streets, businesses are looking for ways to extend support with social media statements, diversity and inclusion commitments, and donations to organizations. But is […]
Productive Conflict – Conflict Management Training & Development Programs
Everything DiSC® Productive Conflict helps participants improve self-awareness around conflict behaviors. Rather than focus on a step-by-step process for conflict resolution, Everything DiSC® Productive Conflict provides participants with techniques to curb destructive behaviors and effectively respond to conflict situations. The program features an exploration of DISC styles in a conflict context, provides an opportunity for participants […]
The Problems with Coaching Culture Initiatives that Cause Leader as Coach Training Failures
For organizations that are truly committed to growing a coaching culture, there are two critical steps that are often undervalued, and thus coaching culture initiatives fail to deliver results. The first stems from the need to incite buy-in to the “coach approach to leadership” idea. And, successful initiatives are successful because they actual leverage the power […]