Those in the learning and development field are often keen readers on a variety of topics. Our facilitators and team members are as well. In our new series, “What to Read,” we will share some books and resources that we’ve found to be valuable. This issue of “What to Read” highlights Simple Habits for Complex […]
PPS-SyNet Americas is happy to announce additional dates for complimentary our Interaction Style Mini-Certification webinars. By enrolling and participating in the mini-certification webinar, you will receive one Interaction Style Self-Profile and Guidebook set to determine your own style, as well as access to an agenda you can use to lead an Interaction Style in Action [...]
Those in the learning and development field are often keen readers on a variety of topics. Our facilitators and team members are as well. In our new series, “What to Read,” we will share some books and resources that we’ve found to be valuable. This issue of “What to Read” highlights Visual Consulting: Designing & […]
The number of leaders who manage remotely is increasing (see Gallup data), and as a result, they are faced with creating connections and engagement without having the benefit of face-to-face time. And, those who work remotely 100% of the time are the least engaged of all. Just because you manage remotely doesn’t mean you can’t […]
As leaders, one of the most important ways to develop team members and build performance is giving specific, targeted feedback–either on-the-spot or through more formal means such as performance reviews and coaching sessions. While most leaders know the value in robust feedback, they also are challenged with providing it. Challenges in Giving Feedback For instance, […]
Using managers as trainers sounds like a great idea. We know that using managers to lead training creates credibility for the training and builds a network of front-line champions for greater commitment. But there are a number of challenges that can get in the way of success. Challenges The challenges of using managers as trainers […]
Recently, we were working with a client to define content to be included in a front-line leadership training program. Surprisingly, we discovered that we didn’t have a common definition of individual development plans. For the client, an IDP meant a specific plan to improve performance, usually because the individual wasn’t meeting performance goals. For us, […]
Time and again Training and Development professionals over a decade of projects across dozens of industries tell us that employees perceive their managers don’t fully understand and support what they learn in training. So, a few weeks ago, we presented a webinar on how to build manager involvement. At the same time, we put out […]
New Year, New Leader! Many see the beginning of a new year as a “refresh button”, setting new goals with new sights to accomplish in the upcoming twelve months. Have you made professional resolutions for yourself? Will 2017 be the year that you see yourself becoming a leader that is conscientious of others in a […]
According to the Association for Talent Development’s 2014 State of the Industry Report, organizations spend an average of $1,208 per employee on training and development. For companies with fewer than 500 workers, that number is even higher, coming in at $1,888 per employee. How do you ensure those dollars result in a change of skill […]
