Posts by Sharon Taylor
Amplify Learning & Development Success with Meaningful Metrics
Learning & Development (L&D) continues to receive more attention and funding as the C-suite seeks to address a number of workplace challenges from skills gaps and AI integration to organizational agility and employee engagement. In the next six months, 9 out of 10 global executives plan to either raise or maintain their investments in L&D. …
Read More6 Cs of Culture: Career
What makes an exceptional organizational culture? The last five blogs in our 6 Cs of Culture series have described common environmental components that are consistently integrated into the ethos of engaging, motivating workplaces. They include: Communication Collaboration Care Connection Commendation Career In the final post of our series, I’ll discuss Career and share how a…
Read More6 Cs of Culture: Communication
What makes an exceptional organizational culture? The truth is that every workplace will have its own character that reflects the shared vision and values as well as the people who are part of it. In addition to these elements, there are a few fundamentals (aka the 6 Cs of Culture) that also contribute to the…
Read MoreWorkplace Culture in 2024
Organizational ecosystems are constantly evolving as new employees enter the workforce and external factors shape the needs and priorities of staff. The way that leaders adapt to the changes will have a significant impact on their ability to hire, engage and retain exceptional talent. To position a business for success, I encourage executives as well…
Read MoreTrending: Talent Development in 2024
As I look ahead to next year, 2024 has the potential to be an active one for learning professionals. Many projected business needs have direct connections to employee training. The future of learning is likely to impact most organizations – large and small. Big Picture Trends A few of the major trends effecting the way…
Read MoreEmbrace the Power of Rational and Intuitive Decision-Making
“Wisdom is intuitive reason combined with scientific knowledge.” – Aristotle When it comes to decision-making, do you tend to apply a more rational or intuitive approach? Research suggests that neither style is inherently more beneficial considering both logical evidence and gut feelings concurrently is what leads to successful strategic conclusions. To reap the benefits of…
Read MoreThe Value of Trusting Manager-Employee Relationships
Strong connections between supervisors and their direct reports create win-win-win outcomes. Numerous studies have shown that managers are one of the most important drivers of an employee’s job satisfaction and engagement, which correlate positively with organizational performance metrics including customer satisfaction, profitability and shareholder returns. The studies reveal a win-win scenario for personnel and employers…
Read More8 Coping Mechanisms Inspired by Emergenetics
As our Emergenetics® community continues to navigate the loss of Dr. Geil Browning, our beloved Founder, I’ve crafted another blog post related to grief. The mourning process is just that – a process. It takes time, and everyone’s experience and progression in dealing with loss will be different. Anyone, no matter their preferences, can lean…
Read MoreHow To: Assess Trust in Your Organization
For executives who want to construct a successful organization, trust is one of the most essential building blocks. When employees, managers and leaders have confidence in one another and in the business itself, it allows people to operate more productively, to collaborate with greater efficacy and to innovate more freely. High-trust companies also tend to…
Read MoreAcknowledging Grief Through the Emergenetics Attributes
In honor of our beloved Founder, Dr. Geil Browning, who recently passed on, I wanted to write a blog on grief and processing loss. Everyone will have their own distinct experience with mourning considering their backgrounds, relationships, traditions and perspectives, among many other factors. These variances are likely to impact how a person navigates the…
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