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STOP EVERYTHING! An alarming 74% of today's workforce is feeling neglected and unappreciated due to a lack of developmental opportunities. This isn't just a scary statistic - it's a deafening siren that demands immediate attention. For most organizations, that means your team is falling behind, feeling outdated, unequipped for these challenging times. Sure, times are difficult, and the economic environment may not be ideal for investing in development. But here's the rub - compromising your team's growth and development is a fast track to failure. Are you willing to take that gamble? Enter our Bespoke Training Programs. We don't just create training initiatives - we sharpen them to a fine point, attending to your organization's unique challenges. We don't just "train" your employees, we mold them into future leaders. We can work with your leaders and employees to co-create inspiring development plans that align with their career goals, your organizational objectives and increase their loyalty and effectiveness. With our Leadership Accelerator - a potent 10-week online workshop series - we provide the missing link in most leaders' education. From trust-building and emotional acumen to advanced performance conversations, we've got it all covered. The Employee Experience is more than just a buzzword. It's the key to unlocking your organization's potential. Do you have the development programs to keep your teams engaged, energized and productive? Are you up to the challenge of bridging the development gap? What's holding you back from maximizing your team’s unprecedented potential?

🌟 💪 The Power of Professional Development for Long-Term Vision 🌟 Professional development is an investment in today’s businesses that can make the difference between a company surviving or thriving. Here is why: Enhances Skills and Knowledge Continuous learning ensures that employees are current with the latest trends and technologies in their industry. This not only increases their confidence but also equips them with skills for making the business more innovative and efficient. Fosters Employee Engagement and Retention Employees are more likely to remain committed and engaged when they recognize growth opportunities within their organization. It demonstrates that a company has faith in its employees’ futures, which leads to higher satisfaction levels at work and reduced attrition rates. Drives Company Growth A highly-trained workforce is a company’s major asset. Through fostering continuous improvement culture, firms can adapt to market changes promptly and expeditiously. This flexibleness is key to remaining competitive and meeting long term objectives. Cultivates Leadership Professional development programs help identify and nurture future leaders. By providing tools and opportunities for employee leadership development, professional development programs enable employees to become leaders within the organization while still in their early years. Let’s embrace the power of professional development and pave the way for a brighter, more successful future. 🌟 #ProfessionalDevelopment #CompanyGrowth #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #ContinuousLearning #LongTermVision

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...

🌪️ 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 Is maintaining leadership continuity a challenge in these unpredictable times? The lack of a solid succession plan can lead to anxiety and uncertainty, affecting not just individual teams but the entire organization's stability. Surveys show that over half of employees would feel significantly more engaged with a clear succession strategy in place, and 94% of employers recognize its positive impact on engagement.🙅♂️ Ignoring the need for a detailed succession plan risks not only disengagement but also potentially disruptive transitions that can unsettle teams and undermine operations. Here's a roadmap to navigate this critical issue: 📌 People-Centric Planning: Anchor your plans in fairness, balancing personal considerations with objective criteria. 📌 Develop Future Leaders: Launch initiatives to identify and mentor emerging leaders, equipping them for future roles. 📌 Embrace Leadership Diversity: Cultivate a diverse leadership team to enhance decision-making and increase retention. 📌 Define Responsibilities: Assign specific individuals to oversee the progress and execution of succession plans. 📌 Secure Executive Support: Gain endorsement from senior management to underscore the importance of succession planning. Committing to these measures promises a leadership team that's ready, willing, and diverse. How is your organization tackling leadership succession planning? Share your strategies and insights below.⬇️ ➖➖➖ Learnit has over 25 years of experience creating training programs for companies such as VISA, Dole, and Sephora, as well as others dedicated to developing their employees. The secret to our success lies in the seamless integration of training initiatives with strategic goals. Employees develop skills to thrive in their roles and contribute to the success of the organization as the workforce evolves. Get our latest e-book for free to learn about the: “5 mistakes L&D professionals make in training strategy development” and kick-start your learning programs. ***** 👉 Type “LEARN” in the COMMENTS below, and I’ll shoot you out a free copy, and you’ll be on your way to empowering your team in today's dynamic landscape. #leadership #management #humanresources #innovation #successionplanning #careers

A leadership development program needs to create real change. It is not rocket science, yet it demands the right approach. Effective leadership development requires clear competencies, analysis of skill gaps, alignment with business goals, and a focus on building a high-performance culture. It also helps when considering blending learning methods. Although all of this might sound complicated, not every company needs to accomplish everything at once to achieve results. We have designed practices that meet every organization where it is. To get started, here are the essential tools included in Wowledge's Leadership Development program: 1️⃣ Competency Rating Form—rate individuals on leadership and other competency models. 2️⃣ Aggregated Competency Data Gaps—capture and compare average ratings on leadership competencies. 3️⃣ Business Strategy to Leadership Needs Conversion Template—capture insights to convert strategies into development requirements. 4️⃣ Leadership Strategy Template—define an idealized vision of the attributes and capabilities of leaders in an organization. 5️⃣ Leadership Development Council Structure—define the mission, structure, makeup, and decision-making for a leadership-run group. The downloadable tools and step-by-step guidance are available on our platform. 👉🏽 Create an Access Member account for free at https://wowledge.com ~~~ Click Carlos Larracilla and follow me [ 🔔] for daily insights from building Wowledge. ⤷ We are making strategic HR accessible to any organization, regardless of size, stage, or expertise level, with: ✔ A scalable system of best practices » https://lnkd.in/ghGmGFYV ✔ An intelligent HR roadmapping tool » https://lnkd.in/gjWXiGuV ✔ A seasoned community of experts » https://wowledge.com/about ✔ Affordable year-round memberships » https://lnkd.in/gE-JNgqu

This may be slightly controversial, but here goes. I hear a lot of managers and leaders say that new employees, especially school and university leavers, don’t have the right skills and attitudes to be effective team members without significant effort on their part. Here’s the thing – how can they, if they haven’t worked before? Many young people haven’t had the opportunity to work for various reasons. Schools, colleges, and universities are trying to prepare them for life after education, but nothing replaces real-world experience. The skills needed for success are mostly about behaviors and aren’t that different from what we include in management and leadership development programs. So why don’t we start developing our people from the beginning? Skills like: - Effective communication - Resilience - Teamwork - Self-awareness - Guidance (Feedback both giving and receiving) - Problem-solving - Inclusion and diversity for a start! If employees received this training sooner rather than later, teams would be more successful, and individuals would be more likely to thrive and become better managers. The issue of the "accidental manager" would be less prevalent, as they would already have a strong foundation of essential skills. Is it a leap? I don’t think so! We want all of our people to thrive and give our new to the workplace people the best chance to flourish, don't we? If we invest in our people from day one, then surely everyone benefits?

Your investment in cultivating leadership talent is not just a financial investment; it's a strategic move towards organizational growth and success. And the impact of such investments is best measured by tangible results. Here's a glimpse into the transformative outcomes of our inclusive leadership development program, 8 weeks post-completion: 🌟 Participant Satisfaction: 95% of our participants affirm that the program was worth their time and effort. Their overwhelming approval speaks volumes about the quality and relevance of our offerings. 🔧 Practical Application: 93% of participants attest to their ability to directly apply the knowledge and skills gained from the program to their daily responsibilities. Bridging the gap between theory and practice is fundamental to our approach. 📈 Personal Growth: 89% of participants acknowledge the invaluable nature of the skills acquired during the program for their personal and professional development. We're not just fostering leaders; we're nurturing lifelong learners. When we asked participants about the areas of our organization where their training would have a positive impact, the responses were revealing: 🤝 Teamwork Enhancement: 67% recognized a significant improvement in teamwork dynamics, emphasizing the collaborative spirit instilled through our program. 💡 Engagement Boost: 63% highlighted a noticeable increase in employee engagement, indicating that our approach resonates beyond the boardroom, fostering a culture of involvement and passion. 🔄 Retention Reinforcement: 46% identified a positive influence on retention rates, underlining the correlation between effective leadership and employee loyalty. We understand that true leadership extends far beyond the confines of titles and hierarchies. It's about empowering individuals to unleash their full potential, driving collective success. Together, we can help you shape the leaders of tomorrow. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3TYWUNF #LeadershipDevelopment #InclusiveLeadership #TalentDimensions

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?

Effectiveness doesn't just happen; it's created: Leadership is hard, but these techniques will help you be a more effective leader. Here are some sobering stats: • While 78% of business leaders report taking the time to actively engage with their employees, less than half of employees believe their organization’s leadership is “high quality.” (Gallup)    • 33% of HR representatives believe there will be a significant increase in the need to develop internal talent. (DDI)    • 47% of companies believe there will be a shortage of leadership or executive-level skills in the future. (Association for Talent Development)    • Only 40% of leaders rate their organization’s leadership quality as “very good” or “excellent” — down eight percentage points since the pandemic. (DDI) Companies prioritize four essential leadership skills: (Chief Learning Officer) • Coaching skills: 34% • Communication: 31% • Employee engagement: 27% • Strategic planning: 21% What's your go-to effectiveness skill? ♻️ Repost to educate your network. ------------------- 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Are you a mid-career professional looking to elevate your effectiveness and that of your team to achieve promotions and increase your earnings? Join a community dedicated to your success. More info here (https://lnkd.in/gf8Zu2WU). 𝟮𝟬 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for life spots remain, see link in bio to express interest.

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