Lead, Don’t Manage
We need to keep management guru Charles Handy’s words in mind: “I truly believe that managing people, instead of leading them, is wrong and has resulted in too many dysfunctional and unhappy workplaces. People are more than a human resource.”
Why Workplace Learning Fails: Lessons from Pixar University
At Pixar, sacrificing short-term profit for a healthy, thriving learning culture wasn’t a gamble—it was an investment in long-term success.
Productivity Coach’s Corner: The Power of Recognition
Recognition is a strategic driver of engagement and innovation.
Sticky Notes: 5 Signs You’re Managing on Autopilot
The #1 self-reported time-drain for most managers is “solving problems that never should have occurred,” such as errors, conflicts, and personnel problems.
Top Investing Moves Founders Should Make to Scale in 2025
By investing in the right people and systems, and then following through to ensure they are performing optimally, founders can foster a workplace optimized for scaling.
Tech Talk (January 2025)
Find out about the latest advances in training technology.
New Products and Services (January 2025)
The latest products and services launching in the training industry.
New Training Partnerships and Alliances (January 2025)
The latest training industry mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and more.
Ringing in the New Year
Just as my new ring was made all the more special by my husband’s re-proposal, the human element likewise remains critical for training.
2024 Training Industry Report
U.S. training expenditures decreased 3.7 percent to $98 billion in 2024, according to Training magazine's 2024 Training Industry Report.