Virtual training has a multitude of benefits — companies can save travel costs, learners can benefit from more dispersed and frequent micro-sessions, and L&OD experts can reach a wider, more diverse audience. When executed well, virtual training can be just as meaningful as in-person training. Here are some best practices to help you and your…
During times of change and transition, maintaining consistent communication with your team is essential. Hopefully, you already have a comfortable rhythm for virtual team meetings and regular check-ins. When communicating with employees during a crisis, what you may not have considered is the need to adjust the tone, frequency, and even duration of your one-on-one…
There’s a popular neuroscience adage: “Neurons that fire together wire together.” That means the more you run a neural circuit in your brain, the stronger that circuit becomes. Applied practically, it’s why small habits practiced on a daily basis become “wired” into your brain and have the power to support behavior change and goal achievement. …
For all managers, deep, two-way trust with your team is essential to effective collaboration and productivity. In a virtual setting, it’s important to be especially mindful of how you deliberately build and maintain trust with team members you don’t see in person on a daily basis. Here are some tips to help you cultivate a…
One of the core skills needed to foster an environment of deep trust and high expectations is providing ongoing, effective feedback – a task that can become layered with complexity when you’re not working face-to-face with your employees. Whether you find yourself managing a newly remote team, or are part of a virtual culture that normally…
The first step in being an effective remote manager to your team is understanding how your mindset may need to shift in order to best support them. Mastering an effective mindset starts with examining your fundamental beliefs about both the current pandemic situation, and the people you manage. First, it’s important to acknowledge that managers…
Now more than ever is the time for collaboration; people are creative, resilient, and smarter together. While collaborative virtual meetings are new for some — many companies have been teaming virtually and leveraging innovative team collaboration software to replicate in-person meetings via video conferencing for years. Click here for a 5 minute interactive course, in…
A high-performing organization’s ability to be successful depends largely on the talent of their team. So, how do you attract the best-of-the-best, and ensure that the impression of your company that initially won them over proves true once they’re part of the team? Crafting a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is an impactful way to…
Visual communications and design thinking is core to what we do for our clients and how we do it. Our team of visual communications consultants turns complex concepts into visuals that create lasting connections and emotional responses from audiences. Visual communications isn’t about producing deliverables, it is an integral part of the strategy and process…
Employee engagement isn’t just a nice to have. It has a very real impact on business success. According to Gallup, businesses with higher levels of employee engagement showed 21% more profitability and 17% more productivity. When employees are engaged, they are inspired and motivated to do — and to want to do — their best…