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We use an expedition theme to develop leaders and unite teams. We believe stepping away from the workplace with colleagues for team and leadership development is important for several key reasons: - It provides a distraction-free environment that allows participants to fully focus on learning and development without the interruptions of daily work responsibilities. This dedicated time and space promotes deeper engagement and reflection. - It fosters stronger relationships and team bonding by giving colleagues opportunities to interact in a more relaxed setting outside of normal work pressures. This can improve communication, trust, and collaboration when back in the office. - It offers a fresh perspective and broader view of the organization by removing people from their usual routines and environments. This can spark new ideas and strategic thinking. - It allows for more intensive, immersive learning experiences through activities like workshops, group discussions and experiential activities that may not be feasible in the office. - It demonstrates the organization's commitment to investing in leadership development, which can boost morale and engagement. - It provides a psychologically safe space for leaders to openly discuss challenges, workshop solutions, and develop team culture away from workplace distractions. - It enables leaders to gain broader business perspectives from guides and peers and develop a shared understanding of organizational goals and priorities. Leadership expeditions can create transformative experiences that drive meaningful behavioural change and skill development by removing participants from the day-to-day work environment. The change of scenery and dedicated focus time are key to maximizing the impact of these initiatives, and we choose the Victorian Leadership Centre at the magnificent Flowerdale Estate. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gSb6qVKM Check out the Victorian Leadership Centre: https://lnkd.in/g4S4qtgf Contact Mike Boyle to discuss how we can plan a transformative expedition for your leaders. #leadingedge #victorialleadershipcentre #developingleadershipexcellence

We are thrilled to announce a special virtual event in partnership with MT|SHRM on Wednesday, June 18 from 11:30am-12:30pm CT. ATD Nashville Chapter Board members Shelly Reed, APTD, Josh Jeffries, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, and Lei Comerford, PCC, CPQC will present a panel discussion on creating cultural transformation in organizations through effective talent learning and development. Register for this event via the link in the comments below. ATD members who are not SHRM members can register for a nominal fee. This session has been submitted for review of 1 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits. The panel will dive into the various training needs of employees, customers, and clients, and share the importance of: • Creating effective learning experiences through the design of learner-centric content. • Supporting leadership development and talent management to nurture future leaders. • Driving cultural transformation and change management by aligning learning initiatives with strategic and organizational goals. • Ensuring that human capital remains adaptable through upskilling and reskilling to maintain workforce value. • Attracting top talent by offering learning opportunities and how retention is closely tied to continuous development. We hope to see you there! DeAnne Priddis Drew Smith Karen Baird Craig Vining Lisa Baker, MS, SPHR Tamara (Burnett) Jones MPS, SHRM-CP Dr. Hope Nordstrom #learning #talentdevelopment #upskilling #culture #organizationaldevelopment #changemanagement

This webinar, hosted by M. A. Pfister Strategy Group and performed by Tom Bradbury, will exhibit why culture is more important than ever. It’s always been culture that determines success – especially during challenging circumstances and change. A great culture is imperative in developing the traits necessary for organization success, and yes, you’ll see the effects in your bottom line. However, culture is created through consistent and authentic behaviors - areas which require focus across the entire organization. But how do you drive and measure consistent and authentic behaviors? Join us to learn how great leaders are building the next cycle of culture to support workers across all realms. [Open registration for all] *International Board Director Competency Designation (IBDC.D) certification holders will receive 1 CPE credit by attending* (follow proper IBDC.D CPE credit submission guidelines) Board Education and Certification details here: https://lnkd.in/deYh-U5 Find out more and register for webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dU9kuBB

Yesterday, I started interviewing the senior leaders at one of our client companies. The goal? To pinpoint the skill gaps they need to fill this year to not just meet, but exceed their ambitious goals for 2024. We're creating a custom training program to help their senior leaders grow. But that's not the norm. Most companies cut training and development budgets for this year. Most employees and leaders feel they're being asked to do more with less and they aren't developing the skills they need to stay competitive. A lot of employees tell me they feel their skills are outdated, they're overwhelmed with busy work, and or are simply unable to focus on development. As a result, year after year, they fall further behind their industry peers. Don't let that be your team. Set them up for success. Invest time (and money, if you can) in their growth and development. After all, ALL of your growth is driven by your people. Here's a quick exercise that will help: Ask every employee: What are the top 3 skills you need to learn in 2024 to do your job better? To be more successful? To feel more confident? What are you doing to close the skills gap in your organization?

🤔 Are you a leader who exudes a know-it-all mindset, radiating confidence in possessing all the solutions? While this mentality may stem from a genuine desire to wield authority, be perceived as intelligent, or simply be helpful, it could be inadvertently harming your company culture. 💭 The belief that you have all the answers can hinder full engagement, dampen collaboration, and elicit defensiveness and resistance among your employees. To break free from this pattern, it's essential to embrace collaboration and foster a genuine curiosity about others' perspectives. Even if you believe you hold the experience or the answers, creating space for alternative ideas is crucial. Acknowledge that there's often more than one valid approach to a situation, and by welcoming diverse perspectives, you not only unlock innovative solutions but also make your employees feel acknowledged and valued. 🤝 Embrace collaboration by asking questions, actively listening, and inviting everyone into the conversation. This shift not only enhances the overall workplace atmosphere but also cultivates an environment where creativity and teamwork can flourish. Our Coaching Skills for Leaders (CS4L) program encourages key behavioural shifts, addressing negative behaviours like this to enhance team effectiveness, engagement, and ownership. > Learn more about CS4L here: https://bit.ly/42mCSzR Leadership Behaviours That Negatively Affect Culture > See more here: https://bit.ly/3uTySL7 #behaviouralshift #leadershipalignment #continuousimprovement #leadershipdevelopment #organizationalchange #culturematters

Frontline leaders typically make up 50-60% of an organization’s managerial ranks and directly supervise up to 80% of the workforce. Their influence on business results is exponential as they translate strategy to execution. Are you developing your frontline leaders? Are your investments in leadership development resulting in measurable impact?

At lionhearted foundation we are proud of the impactful work we do with organisations on leadership development. Today we worked with our long term client focusing on their culture, time management, goal setting, and problem solving. We are seeing benefits for our clients like: 1. **Enhanced Leadership:** Our programs empower leaders to become more effective, inspiring, and adaptable, which positively influences the entire organisation. 2. **Culture Transformation:** We help organisations cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, leading to higher employee engagement and satisfaction. 3. **Time Efficiency:** Through our time management strategies, organisations can optimise productivity, reduce wasted time, and improve work-life balance for their teams. 4. **Goal Achievement:** We assist in setting clear, achievable goals and provide the tools and strategies to reach them, boosting overall performance. 5. **Problem-Solving Skills:** Our training equips employees with problem-solving techniques, enabling them to overcome challenges more effectively and creatively. 6. **Increased Productivity:** By honing these skills, organisations can expect higher productivity, efficiency, and profitability. 7. **Employee Well-being:** A positive culture and effective time management contribute to reduced stress and better work-life integration for employees. We love our work with organisations across Australia as it not only enhances leadership but also transforms organisational culture, leading to increased efficiency, goal achievement, and overall well-being for both employees and the organisation as a whole. To find our more - https://lnkd.in/ehGZsv5d Lionhearted Foundation: https://lnkd.in/gcytdXCn #LeadershipTraining #LionheartedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EmpowerLeaders #LeadershipSkills #LeadWithCourage #CourageousLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipCoaching

Does every employee deserve to get access to leadership development? Based on my experience, it should be a top priority for all organisations to develop leadership skills from the day an employee joins. The notion of expensive programs delivering generic content to the select few, to show them they are valued is, in my view, as outdated as the corner office. Neena Newberry nicely argues the benefits of providing more employees with access to development programs, as well as thoughts on scaling. I have been working on this opportunity for several years and I have shared posts and articles on the challenges and potential solutions. To scale access to development programs requires a huge shift in current thinking from all stakeholders, and that is not easy to achieve. Two years ago, I wrote an article on why thinking like an automotive manufacturer is the key to scaling development programs. Configurable platforms enable car makers to build many variants from the same basic components. Applying this principal to employee development programs allows for the same components to be used across many programs. By deconstructing development programs into component parts, it's possible to scale them sufficiently to provide open enrollment for all employees. Designing scalable, configurable programs, scaling internal facilitators, negotiating new vendor agreements, and internal change management are just some of the challenges I am working through to provide sustainable access to all employees. Beyond leadership development, there are other critical capabilities that can also benefit from this approach. Enabling all employees to develop sales and marketing, innovation and technical skills through low cost / no cost collaborative development experiences could accelerate talent development, improve talent retention and most importantly, positively impact business results. Onwards...

ArcBest Awarded For Best Company Leadership   ArcBest was recently recognized in Comparably's 2024 Best Places to Work series for Best Company Leadership Teams.   This is the second consecutive year ArcBest has been awarded in the Best Leadership Teams category.   The Best Company Leadership list recognizes 100 companies with the top-rated management teams, according to anonymous employee feedback submitted to Comparably from May 2023 through May 2024. Rankings are derived from sentiment ratings provided by current employees about how they rated their CEOs, executive leadership teams and direct managers.   Comparably has recognized ArcBest several times, including Best Company Outlook (2024), Best Company Perks & Benefits (2023, 2022, 2021), Best CEOs for Women (2023, 2022, 2021), Best Company Culture (2023), Best Company Compensation (2023, 2022), Best Company for Women (2023, 2021), Best CEOs (2021) and Best HR Teams (2021).   Comparably, a Zoominfo company, is a leading workplace culture and corporate brand reputation platform with 20 million anonymous employee ratings on 70,000 U.S. and Canadian-based companies. 

Cultivating Success: Unleashing the Power of DEI and Retention in Your Organization So as an organization if we want our DEI and our retention efforts and internal mobility efforts to be successful we have to make sure it's embedded in the culture and so culture includes how are we training our people managers how are we mentoring our operators and coaching business leaders you know is everyone working in a way to create and support the desired culture So when we speak of business leaders so those in the C-suite are they creating policies and procedures along with incentives that support the behaviors we want exhibited In addition to you know putting pin the paper are they exhibiting it Are they doing it themselves When we're talking about mentoring operators or those that mid-level management these are the people who are leading the business units or leading operations do they have the tools the resources the autonomy needed to get the work done You don't want to send someone out to do the work and their hands are tied and they can't get it done You know once again are they modeling good behavior for others to follow Because it's just not about getting the work done putting the basket putting the ball in the basket It's about how you go about getting the work done and how inclusive you are in the process And then that last part you know our people managers the people that are hands-on in the field getting it done every day are we rewarding them for being career coaches and retaining top talent within the organization All of those things work together to fuel the culture in the organization. Contact me today so we can create a customized solution for your organization https://lnkd.in/g6VRXzmC #ChangeManagement #DEIB #Culture #Retention #TalentManagement #EmployeeExperience #TalentAcquisition #EmployeeEngagement # #OrganizationalDevelopment