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3 reasons external benchmarking is bad for corporate learning

CLO Magazine

However, when benchmarking goes rogue — when it starts to homogenize strategic and distinctively unique domains of a business — it becomes dangerous. Like its etymological roots, this type of benchmarking views learning from one point of view, but mistakenly tries to create a “like-for-like” comparison when there is none.

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How ‘decision fatigue’ stalls employer upskilling initiatives

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In the end, while some business partners and even learners themselves believe that what they need are more choices that encompass a broad range of specialties, having that wide of a latitude can actually be paralyzing. Learners reported that 3-5 options provide “enough room for comparison,” but aren’t “overwhelming or intimidating.”

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Mentoring meets the Metaverse

CLO Magazine

Mentoring has been a best practice in business for decades, as soon as researchers proved that employees with mentors were more successful at work than those without. The post Mentoring meets the Metaverse appeared first on Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media. The virtual experience made all the difference.

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How to protect your learning budget amid current uncertainty

CLO Magazine

The global workforce has been evolving at a rapid pace for the past few years, but that pales in comparison to recent months. It’s a big ask because many C-suite leaders are stuck in survival mode, making short-term decisions to ensure business continuity. Align With Business Goals. Shifting the Focus to the Long-Term.

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How to get your L&D budget approved

CLO Magazine

They know learning is important to grow and thrive, but they would like to see a better connection between the learning expenditures and the business. The former CLO for IBM once shared an interesting story with us. These comparisons could be tricky if things have changed dramatically.

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The workforce has changed, and so have leaders

CLO Magazine

I think the genie is out of the bottle,” van der Mandele says; he too recognizes how virtual communication pales in comparison to the real deal, but he reckons video meetings and messaging platforms won’t be leaving the workplace any time soon. And that defeats the purpose. To echo Ken Blanchard, “one plus one is a lot greater than two.”

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See What Happens When Leaders Listen

CLO Magazine

When someone shares a data point or anecdote, do you find yourself instantly making comparisons to something you’ve read, heard or experienced? By referencing the past, or a previously researched data point, we make comparisons that are comforting: “I know what you’re talking about!” Listening to Affirm. Sound familiar? Stop affirming.