Jay Cross

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Hard numbers on soft skills

Jay Cross

Has key technical skills that help him or her advise the team. Is productive and results-oriented. Is a good communicator—listens and shares information. Helps with career development. Has a clear vision and strategy for the team. Now each manager receives specific feedback on items such as: “My manager has frequent 1:1′s.”

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HAPPINESS IS A SKILL, RESEARCH FINDS

Jay Cross

See on Scoop.it – Humanist Business. For the classic rat-race employee, the next promotion, a new house, a new car is supposed to bring contentment. Usually it doesn’t work. After a temporary jolt of joy, life returns to the less-than-satisfactory norm. Jay Cross ‘s insight: But of course. Happiness can be learned.

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Work environment redesign

Jay Cross

Traditional programs also often neglect to consider the unique context and setting where skills need to be applied, and to some degree the skill sets of each worker. " "Furthermore, with the increasing pace of technological innovation, it is difficult to predict what specific skills people will need in the future. ."

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Writing down your learning goals increases the odds you will accomplish them

Jay Cross

Broadly categorized, participants’ goals included completing a project, increasing income, increasing productivity, improving organization, enhancing performance/achievement, enhancing life balance, reducing work anxiety, and learning a new skill. Specific goals ranged from writing a chapter of a book to listing and selling a house.

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Meta-Learning, 2001

Jay Cross

Learning is a skill one can improve. Everyone has the capacity to learn but most people can do a much better job of it. Learning how to learn is a key to its mastery. Learning is the primary determinant of personal and professional success in our ever-changing knowledge age.

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Well being and corporate learning

Jay Cross

Last week I spoke on, well being, and the bottom line for the Learning and Skills Group. The Learning & Skills Group’s two-day virtual conference showcased ten other speakers , all of them friends. Something light for the holiday. Happy Fourth! They are 200% more creative than their sad peers. Live longer! Happy people do.).

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Cheap books on learning worth the price

Jay Cross

Bulletproof tips to improve your thinking skills, make better choices and increase your overall intelligence. All of these authors are stuck in the schooling paradigm : Improve your study skills, use memory tricks to pass tests, speed up your reading, take better notes. Discover Accelerated Learning Strategies. Learn more, study less.

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