Alignment

Discover how to measure the impact of learning and development on team performance in organizations. Explore different frameworks and models for evaluating the effectiveness of employee training programs, and learn strategies for capturing and sustaining return on investment (ROI). This article provides valuable insights and practical tips for L&D leaders and professionals seeking to optimize their training initiatives and create a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Learning and development programs have been traditionally geared towards skill enhancement and career progression. However, aligning them with your organization's core purpose—your ‘Why’—can profoundly elevate their impact. "Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion" (Sinek). So, how do you infuse ‘Why’ into your company’s training programs to cultivate passion among employees? Let’s go through an ultimate checklist to help you do just that.

Learn about the six foundational resources that every high-performing team needs in order to excel in their work. This blog post provides insights on budget, time, insight, tools and training, support, and team structure.

Tips on how to build a high-performing team by establishing clear expectations and structure. Defining roles, setting expectations, pointing employees to resources, setting deadlines, holding employees accountable, and offering feedback. We emphasize the importance of providing team members with a complete and thorough understanding of a project's who, what, where, when, and why.

BookClub's Head of Marketing, Jonathan Woahn, shares insights on how to create a successful book club at work by focusing on desired outcomes and avoiding typical pitfalls. Learn how book clubs can build stronger connections, operationalize key ideas, and address challenges in the workplace.

Want to reduce poor communication caused by confusion, misinformation, and delivery? Learn how to streamline the way your teams and employees talk to each other in the workplace.

Atul Gawande, author of the book The Checklist Manifesto, reveals why checklists are so effective and how leaders and employees can use them to increase efficiency, reduce errors, increase discipline, and improve communication in almost any work environment.

Through his research, Gawande has found that checklists are a simple but powerful tool that can help organizations to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and innovation. Learn how this often-overlooked tool could improve your workplace.

What if teams could reliably develop better trust, connection, and overall communication in a remote/hybrid-work world? What if teams could predictably level up by 1% every week for an entire year?

Check out our 10 most-read articles of 2022. Whether you’re leading a hybrid, remote, or in-office team, this roundup will help you build a more cohesive, productive dynamic to reach your stretch goals this year.

Autopilot can be especially dangerous in high-pressure workplaces, like hospitals, airfields, Wallstreet, or emergency services. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution that can reduce human error caused by autopilot: The mighty checklist.

Grit (a combination of perseverance and passion) predicts success better than talent, credentials, and even intelligence. And grit can be cultivated, using four key strategies.

In his bestselling book Can’t Hurt Me, David Goggins challenges readers to question conventional wisdom about strength and success. Learn how your flaws can actually push you to greatness!

According to Daniel Croyle, author of Culture Code, the heart of a cohesive team is belonging. Learn the three pillars of belonging and six key strategies for greater team cohesion.

Cohesive teams accomplish more together than any individual could shoulder alone. Leaders can cultivate more cohesive teams by getting intentional about fostering vulnerability, trust, and more effective communication with these tips from Daniel Coyle, author of Culture Code.

Social psychologists know that debating facts and arguments rarely changes anyone’s mind. So what does? Persuasion. Learn Adam Grant’s seven tips for mastering this powerful tool of negotiation and influence.

Learn why embracing accountability and transparency is actually to your startup’s advantage.