In the midst of the pandemic, the shift towards digital transformation accelerated—as did the seemingly permanent trend toward remote work. But new remote and hybrid office strategies make it harder than ever to manage productivity, cultivate personal connections, and motivate and inspire teams. Today, managers and employees must rethink how they communicate, collaborate, and develop trust in hybrid workplaces. At the same time, it’s critical to understand productivity is now directly tied to the flexibility and satisfaction that people get from their work. In this Idea Brief, featuring key points from a virtual event discussion with HBS Professor Tsedal Neeley, learn the critical elements that need to be addressed as we shift to a potentially permanent hybrid work environment: Why hybrid environments require organizational flexibility and a centralized approach Why cognitive swift trust and emotional trust are critically important for success Why leaders must consciously decide which digital tools to use in different situations Why regular team relaunches are an essential tool when leading virtually And why it is important to get new work environments right as we prepare for the impending digital revolution

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It’s Time to Break the [virtual] Ice! And Avoid Awkward Starts & Silence! In an era of non-stop virtual meetings, there are few tools that have become quite as indispensable as the icebreaker. If you’ve tried to run meetings with Zoom, Google Meet, or other video conferencing software, you’ve probably noticed that screens can impose a distance which can be challenging to overcome. When participants don’t feel engaged, meetings are less productive. By learning to deploy the right icebreakers at the start of your virtual meeting, you’ll help participants stay focused, engaged, and energized, making your meeting a success.

Personalized training is a measure that can be used to provide a highly customized and relevant employee learning experience. It enables training to be aligned with employee interests and offers opportunities for upskilling and reskilling.  By personalizing training to each individual employee, a culture starts to form that fosters growth, productivity, and engagement.  In this Infographic you’ll find:  More benefits of personalized training for employees and organizations  The most utilized personalized training tools organizations use  How to personalize training at your organization

What is hybrid learning? It’s simply the live delivery of learning in both virtual and in-person environments. The future of work is hybrid. So is the future of learning. Our eBook is here to help you navigate this future. We’ll introduce you to our 5-stage hybrid learning model, including practical tips for designing, prepping, and facilitating hybrid sessions. This eBook explores: Why we need hybrid learning Shifting your mindset for hybrid learning Designing a hybrid learning session Preparing and planning the logistics Managing and selecting tools and technologies Facilitating and delivering hybrid learning

In July 2021, Gamelearn conducted a survey of over 1,000 HR and L&D professionals. From their answers, we've extracted the top trends in the industry today. What's in this report: Key trends in corporate training, including digital training and self-driven development L&D consulting: the digital training portfolios your clients want and what authoring tools can help you achieve them Top takeaways from the survey you can start applying to your work now

We asked over 80 leaders in learning and development how they measured their organization’s training return on investment (ROI). Using the data from this survey, we’ve gained insights into what tools training leaders use along with much more. Discover more insights in our bite-sized infographic.

Employees want personalized opportunities for learning and development and career opportunities, and they aren't afraid to leave in search of them. Personalized training might sound like a lot of work - after all how can you spend time creating a customized training plan for everyone at your organization?  With the right tools, achieving personalized training doesn't have to be as daunting as you would think. In this infographic, you'll learn how to get started with this worthwhile effort without feeling overwhelmed.  You'll also learn:  What personalization tools other L&D professionals are using  How to use technology to streamline your efforts  The benefits of personalized training for individuals and the organization

Modern employees are turning away from traditional education and learning toward certifications and online learning. You’ve seen the challenges facing today’s workers who want to take their careers to the next level. You know they need the credentials to get ahead and succeed. You also know they need modern learning tools to gain access to the future they want. So, the question is: what can you do to support them? In this white paper, you will learn how credentialing bodies can seize this golden opportunity to reinvent their approach and create scalable learning that is aligned with where education is headed.