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The Learning Paradox: Why Traditional Training Isn’t Working

In today’s fast-paced business environment, where change is the only constant, even the most prestigious organizations grapple with a fundamental challenge: how to empower employees to translate training into action effectively.

Many companies invest heavily in learning and development programs, ranging from workshops to seminars, only to find the outcomes falling short of expectations. This learning paradox — where knowledge is gained but rarely applied — leads to inefficiencies that can stifle innovation, impact productivity, and hinder organizational growth.

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Debunking the Top 5 Learning Myths: What You’ve Been Told Isn’t True

There are numerous theories about how we learn best. Think you know how people learn? Think again. Some of the most common beliefs about learning—ideas you’ve likely heard in countless seminars, workshops, and training sessions—are flat-out wrong.

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The Importance of New Manager Training for Organizational Success

Introduction: The Critical Role of New Managers

The transition from an individual contributor to a managerial role is a significant career milestone. New managers are expected to lead teams, make strategic decisions, and drive performance. However, without proper training, this transition can be challenging. Inexperienced managers often struggle with their new responsibilities, which can negatively impact team morale and organizational performance. Investing in new manager training is not just beneficial—it is essential for the long-term success of any organization.

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5 Tips for HR Managers to Improve Employee Engagement at Work

 

A study by Gallup says that 87 percent of employees worldwide are disengaged, which is not at all a good sign. We all know that employee engagement is critical for the success of any organization. “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace,” says Doug Conant. What should HR managers do to engage employees?

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5 Tips For New Managers

I had an interesting conversation recently with a business leader about employees taking up people management roles for the first time. Individual contributors who do well in their roles, get promoted to people managers as a natural career progression in most companies. His concern was well founded – how do we promote people without measuring their ability to manage people?

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How to Train Your Manager: A Roadmap to New Manager Training

The plot is laid. The location is set. The target is here. We just have to execute everything at right time and place! The plan is to steal the golden route to the airport. We will have to hijack the city’s traffic control system to get the car with the gold on the planned spot to execute the robbery.

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We live in a time where the corporate skyline changes every day. Organisations, people, working methods, decision making, communication, even the way we connect with each other evolves daily. While we are still exploring this change, we inevitably find ourselves also being a part of it. But what is this evolution and change that’s so prominent across the entire corporate sector?

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It would seem that the world is finally getting back on its feet. With the pandemic becoming a familiar constant and precautions, the way of life – the new normal has arrived. And, most organisations are trying to find their footing. Some are gradually opening their doors, while others are still contemplating the way forward.

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Whenever a group of people brainstorm over an idea, a difference in opinion is bound to happen. And often, these differences can lead to healthy debates. Thus, conflict, without a doubt, is a healthy and very natural part of organisational life.

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