Chris Biscuiti November 19, 2021 From where I (and many other people) stand, 2021 was an all-out sprint compared to the marathon that was 2020. I honestly can’t believe that it is already November, and for this writer, I can’t even begin to put into context these past 11 months. With that said, this is … Continue reading How to Say Thank You in 2021
Ian Dainty November 19, 2021 Suffice to say that when it comes to “remote working,” I’ve done it. So, when the rest of the world suddenly joined me in the practice, back at the start of this long global pandemic, you can assume that, sure, I had an opinion. There are so many empty buildings … Continue reading I’ve Been Doing It for Close to 30 Years, and It Works For Me, but Will It Work For You and Your Business?
Sammy Courtright November 15, 2021 Over the past two years, our workplaces and our lives have evolved in a very unexpected way. Now that we’ve had some time to adapt, some people are realizing they need to find new ways of doing things – especially when it comes to work and self-care – which means … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Learn New Skills for Life in the Remote/Hybrid Work Era
Grace Lau July 9, 2021 There’s an old Chinese proverb: “May you live in interesting times.” This certainly applies to 2021. Not only are these interesting times but some of the most unstable we’ve ever seen. Companies globally are struggling to adapt to remote working, and employee morale and productivity have been lowered as a … Continue reading 6 Key Tips for Upskilling Your Remote Workforce
Daniel Burrus June 5, 2021 During this unique period of technology-driven transformation, the education sector has so far been slow to embrace the power of digital tools that can be used to accelerate learning. Institutions spend time, energy, and money protecting and defending conventional teaching methods while casting aside new, transformative ways in which we … Continue reading Soft Skills Can Be Taught the Way Many of Us Learn: Through Dynamic Connections
Dave Brock May 11, 2021 My friend, Tibor Shanto, and I were talking this morning. He asked me a fascinating question, “Why don’t managers have a development plan or roadmap for developing the capabilities and performance of their people?” The question caused me to pause and reflect. Very few managers sit down with their people … Continue reading What Is Your Development Plan For Your People?
Simon Ruscoe May 10, 2021 If problem-solving is the current business priority, then focusing on addressing the problem-solving skills gap will be the next. Long story short, there are many problems that businesses need to address. If a business doesn’t have in-house problem-solving skills, they risk becoming uncompetitive, providing a poor customer experience and impacting … Continue reading The Problem-Solving Skills Gap Is the Next Big Business Issue
What Skills Marketers Say They Want In 2021 — And Why by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, January 18, 2021 Although 86% of marketers feel they are adequately trained and skilled, nearly all report that they want a new skill in order to advance their careers. The most frequently reported skills are data analytics, performance marketing, social … Continue reading What Skills Marketers Say They Want In 2021 — And Why
Laura Patterson November 9, 2020 Demand generation, which we commonly refer to as demand gen, is a fundamental capability of Marketing. It’s important to not shortcut the process if you want to consistently reap quality opportunities. This episode shares 5 steps we can borrow from gardeners to improve our conversation yield. 5 key gardening steps for … Continue reading Why Your Demand Gen Takes the Skill and Patience of a Gardener
Elliot Begoun October 6, 2020 Canva.com Spoiler alert. Investors, be they angels, a VC fund, or a family office, invest. That is what they do. The question you have to help them answer is not, “Should we invest?” but instead is, “Why should we invest in you?”. On the surface, this sounds pretty obvious. Yet, … Continue reading Why Should We Invest In You?
