In this year’s Human Capital Trends Report by Deloitte, insights from the executives who responded align with why we believe we need to reframe succession planning.
The question we asked […]
It’s hard to believe it, but many of my colleagues are unaware of NTL — a pioneering organization created 70 years ago that should be considered a national treasure by anyone in the field of learning and development. NTL was the genesis for much of what we know of as experiential learning today — the […]
As HR professionals, we need to keep pace with the dynamic nature of the world we live in. Embracing emerging research from such disciplines as network theory and complexity science helps us to seek out adaptive solutions that enable the value of social capital. In this article from People + Strategy, Michael Arena and colleague […]
Why do some people get stressed while others stay calm, cool, and collected under pressure? According to renowned stress researcher Dr. Derek Roger, the answer lies in resilience―your ability to cope with challenges and thrive under adversity―rather than ruminating and obsessing over them.The behaviors that characterize the eight key measures of resilience are outlined in […]
This month marked the 13th NeuroLeadership Summit, with record in-person attendance in New York City and virtual attendance, thanks to the summit’s offer permitting anyone to view sessions online for free. More than 40,000 sites joined the virtual conversation, proving the inclusivity of this gesture. Inclusion was a thread throughout the summit’s discussions centered on […]
In the book An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization authors Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey pose the question “What if a company did everything in its power to create a culture in which everyone—not just select ‘high potentials’—could overcome their own internal barriers to change and use errors and vulnerabilities as […]
Matthew Farmer of Emerging World shares the results of new research on the long-term impact of Corporate International Service Learning (CISL) experiences. The study, completed in collaboration with leading global organizations found that “99.7% of participants recommended a CISL experience to a colleague”. The results strongly endorse CISL’s positive and lasting impact on leadership behavior, […]
When Microsoft wanted to introduce a program that combined leadership development with corporate responsibility, they turned to Emerging World for help. Front Lines is an award-winning experience, co-created by Microsoft and Emerging World, and Sage Ways. It was designed to not only inspire and stretch Microsoft leaders, but also support their partners and customers working […]
Janine sat at her desk with yet another set of dismal monthly performance figures. Over three quarters, she had met with various managers and staff to pinpoint the problems. She consulted industry best practices. Issues we identified and resolved. Each month, she hoped for strong end-of-the-month numbers. And each […]