Developing Employees from Hire to Exit
The employee journey starts with the recruitment process and moves through onboarding to development and finally exit. We call this process a “People System”. A company’s ‘people system’ carries an employee through their entire journey, from recruitment to exit. Ideally, the employee journey is aligned with the company’s vision, mission and values. As this image depicts, employees […]
Continue readingConsider These 6 Elements for Your Leadership Development Program
These 6 elements will enrich your leadership development training program. A Sponsor. This is someone on the executive team who is a champion for the program. They participate in the kickoff and celebration, as well as one other point in the program. Coaching. Provide a coach to each participant to process and integrate what they’re […]
Continue readingHorses teach us about communication and leadership
Have you ever wondered how horses are like humans? We are both herd animals. We are both social and highly communicative. Horses can not communicate something they are not feeling – they are completely authentic. That is what makes them such great coaches and mirrors. Horse Power Leadership™ provides a safe environment that surfaces profound […]
Continue readingWhen NOT to Delegate
Have you ever heard anyone say that leadership is about getting everything done all by yourself? Neither have I. We all know that leadership is the art of getting things done through other people. The way to do that is through effective delegation. The best leaders, though, also know when not to delegate in their […]
Continue readingTurning Subject Matter Experts into Expert Trainers
3 Tips for Selecting Trainers It takes more than being a SME (subject matter expert) to be a great trainer. Having information down cold is an important attribute of a good trainer, but it’s just the beginning. Trainers with “the edge” are continuously reading the room, engaging participants, managing time, and checking for knowledge transfer. […]
Continue readingNeeds Assessments for Learning & Development
It’s prime time to be conducting needs assessments to plan meaningful learning & organizational development initiatives for the coming year. Here are three tips for crafting thoughtful questions that will get to the heart of what you need to know. 1. Inquire at all levels Use surveys, focus groups and interviews to seek information from […]
Continue reading3 Ways to Know if Your Training is Effective
Have you ever been in a training, on either side of the podium, and realized that the participants are not getting what the trainer is talking about? If you are the one in the front of the room, it’s your job to make sure everyone is following you. An effective means of doing this is […]
Continue readingPresenting vs. Training
The best trainers certainly have excellent presentation skills. However, presenting is just one element of effective training. Simply put, training is the transfer of knowledge. But how do you know if the transfer of knowledge occurred? Using both types of knowledge checks, embedded and post check, ensures that learners are following you along the way, and […]
Continue readingDesigning a Leadership Development Program? Avoid these 3 mistakes!
Whether you are offering training and development for the first time, or have a robust catalog, it is always a good practice to quality-check the program design. This is true for both in-house and outsourced programs. In fact, it’s more important for outsourced programs so that you ensure the best use of your investment, and […]
Continue readingImproving Performance in the Workplace
Here are some quick tips on developing the most important investment in your business. Hire right. Use strategic interview questions to ensure you are hiring someone who is aligned with the job, the team and the company culture. Build bench strength. Continually assess and develop individuals instead of waiting for a senior spot to open […]
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