Future Of Work Trends To Watch: Gen Z, AI & Automation [Infographic]
Two major future of work trends impacting the workplace are the introduction of a new generation, and the acceleration of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). While these trends are already impacting today’s workforce, they will continue to shape the future of work. Let’s start with the newest generation of workers, Generation Z, born since 1995 […]
10 Tips To Ensure Your Employee Training Programs Are Effective
If you’re going to invest in a training program, you should set your organization up for success. Otherwise, your employees may feel they are victims of “drive-by trainings” and lament their wasted time. If there is no benefit for them, there is no benefit to your organization. As someone who provides workshops and training to […]
The Facts About Women in Business in the UK
Originally posted on Moneypod Women are still under-represented in the UK in terms of entrepreneurship and business. Although the gap between the number of male and female entrepreneurs may be closing, it still exists. In the UK the so called “Enterprise Gap”, the difference in the number of men and women owning companies, has significantly […]
A Quick and Creative Way to Solve Problems at Work
Most of us have seen this image before. Some swear it’s a duck, while others swear it is a rabbit. Both are correct! But this exercise gives us a clear example of how individuals naturally see the world differently. And in the work environment, this different way of seeing things, if leveraged, presents a huge […]
Why It’s Important To Delegate and How to Do It
Delegation goes beyond just handing off the job. It includes setting performance expectations, following-up, and providing feedback. Below you’ll find tips to help you learn to successfully delegate. But first, let’s look at why it’s important to delegate Why is Delegation Necessary? There are several reasons to delegate: Delegation allows you to devote energy to […]
Confession: I’m a Closet Data Geek
Originally published in Fast Company Years ago, I dropped out of an Ivy League school to become a chef. Back then, chefs weren’t the celebrity stars they are today. So when it came to telling my parents I wanted to trade those hallowed halls for hot kitchens, and turn in my white-collar career path for […]
Learn This Efficient Model for Building High Performing Teams
No matter what industry you work in, productive and efficient teams are a must for success. Yet it’s not always easy to create and maintain a well-oiled team. That’s why I love the Drexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model—it provides a simple, step-by-step framework for understanding team development. If you didn’t read my first post on the […]