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Big Think+ introduces updated Learner and Discussion Guides, now in 15 languages
Breaking barriers: seamless learning across languages and platforms.
Adam Grant’s #1 phrase to unlock potential
The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.
Building leaders ready for anything: 4 critical change leadership capabilities
Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
The 7 most in-demand skills driving the leadership gap
Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
A quick guide to measuring training ROI
Calculating training ROI is rarely straightforward, but this article offers a few best practices for L&D professionals.
Business acumen training: A how-to guide
Business acumen training can help everyone from individual contributors to directors learn how to seize opportunities for growth.
On-the-job training: How to build an effective program for the future
To gain its full value, L&D leaders must be open to challenging assumptions about how they approach on-the-job training.
3 key takeaways from ATD 2023
ATD 2023 encouraged L&D professionals to create a world that works better – whether by rethinking old assumptions, optimizing how we gather, or creating new measures for success.
How to design an emerging leaders program: 5 best practices
An emerging leaders program can help organizations harness leaders from the inside. Read on to learn how to design one.
Scenario-based learning: 5 best practices and examples
Scenario-based learning makes employees active participants in their own learning process, better preparing them for the real issues they may face at work.
7 keys to creating a culture of innovation
Creating a culture of innovation requires champions and cheerleaders at every level and in every function within an organization.
5 best practices for developing a competency framework
A competency framework is a way to align individual performance with organizational goals. Read on to learn how.
The 5 executive leadership skills that matter most
From empowerment to intellectual humility, these executive leadership skills are invaluable to an organization.
50 learning and development quotes to motivate and inspire
This collection of learning and development quotes serves as a reminder of the meaning and purpose behind this important work.
5 experts weigh in on how to boost learner engagement
There are several different types of learner engagement, from emotional to cognitive. Here’s how to improve each.
Why leadership training fails — and how to fix it
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
Instructor-led training: 5 best practices in the new world of work
Recent changes have affected the design and development of instructor-led training. Read on to find out how.
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