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In today’s tough business world, it’s crucial to focus on developing young leaders. Mentoring is key here, and traditional in-house methods often fall short. External mentors can be a big help, offering a fresh, unbiased viewpoint that’s hard to find inside the company’s own walls. This approach can really kickstart a young leader’s growth and give them a deeper understanding of the business.… Read more
Executive Summary; using the DISC framework understand behaviour in high-stress situations, as seen in Netflix’s “Squid Game.” This analysis is essential for anyone looking to improve decision-making, leadership, and teamwork under extreme personal pressure. It offers practical insights into managing diverse personalities in challenging environments, both in personal and professional contexts.
The DISC framework, a renowned practical work-style and behavioural assessment tool, serves as an insightful lens through which we can examine human behaviour and decision-making in challenging scenarios.… Read more
The concept of adult education, or andragogy, is continuously evolving, reflecting the dynamic interplay between relevance, emotion, and stress levels in learning experiences. The book “Make It Stick” and similar theories underscore the importance of these variables, suggesting that optimal learning occurs when content is not just relevant but also emotionally engaging and mildly stressful. In this vein, experiential learning and learning through games emerge as powerful modalities.… Read more
Engaging learners and teaching strategy effectively can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to entry-level leaders. When I teach strategy, I utilize board games as a dynamic tool to make learning enjoyable, hands-on, and intuitive. While I have a roster of games that work well for mid- to senior-level leaders, I’ve been on a quest to find a game that hits the sweet spot for entry-level learners.… Read more
After half a decade facilitating learning by professional managers, I have identified 5 key challenges learners face when it comes to learning and development that go beyond the typical lack of time and lack of resources that is often cited as a reason not to learn.
The first major challenge that professional managers face is the impact of a fixed mindset where they believe that their current abilities and talents are the ceiling of what they can achieve or that other approaches are threatening to their current success.… Read more