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The discomfort of learning

CLO Magazine

How the discomfort of learning helps women advance For women to develop the skills and attitudes necessary for advancement in their careers, they need a willingness to let go of preconceived notions and embrace the discomfort that comes with adopting new strategies and behaviors. Seeking out helpful feedback from leaders.

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The power of virtual skills to future-proof your people and organization

CLO Magazine

L&D manager’s carve out time for their team to join formal training, practice with the technology, gather feedback from colleagues and have appropriate resources available on-demand and for stretch projects will increase the skills, experience and, most importantly, confidence and positive attitude of all involved in live online learning.

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Reshaping leadership development for the frontline leader

CLO Magazine

This challenged us to reshape our traditional classroom learning and adapt it to an approach that allowed for flexibility, networking and self-directed learning for busy frontline leaders. At the same time, they wanted to foster cross-regional networking. content delivery) and structured group discussions. (See See Figure 1).

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Ask the Career Doctor: Helping women advocate for advancement in a post COVID-19 era

CLO Magazine

Unless this attitude changes course, startling trends we saw throughout the past year – including men being promoted and receiving pay raises at a much higher rate than their female counterparts – will unfortunately continue. In addition, they need to develop a network of connections (mentors and advisors) to fuel their growing confidence.

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Hybrid skills are ascendant in the post-pandemic talent economy

CLO Magazine

Closing those talent gaps would appear to be simple, but the unusual circumstances and shifting norms of the pandemic seem to be prompting a broader awakening among Americans in their attitudes toward work and the workforce, with 4.3 million Americans (2.9 percent of the entire workforce) quitting their jobs in August alone.

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The individual or the organization: Identifying the root of employee underperformance

CLO Magazine

In order for managers to effectively address gaps in performance, they must start by asking four questions: Does my direct report have the information, abilities and attitude to be effective in their position? 1: Does my direct report have the information, abilities and attitude to be effective in their position?

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The urgent need to monetize women’s corporate value

CLO Magazine

Of course, a number of factors are to blame for the frustrations women are feeling and the accompanying talent drain: outdated corporate attitudes, unintentional bias, career hiatuses and — most important — failure to involve women early in P&L responsibilities. A 5-point strategy to help women showcase their value.

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