The team was three weeks out from a client strategy session, and the team leader asked one of their newer team members, to take the lead on prepping the slide deck. She’s bright, fast-moving, and full of ideas, so it felt like a safe handoff. Two days before the session, the leader checked in. The [...]
Job seekers have more options than ever in this competitive job market and as we have learned, their priorities have evolved since before the pandemic. Professional development and lifelong learning have emerged as important benefits that organizations can offer to attract and keep top talent while filling the ever-present skills gap created by The Great [...]
Does your team struggle to connect? Do group discussions stall? Are you left with more questions than answers after meetings? With Conversation Starters on Catalyst™, teams now have an easy way to tackle common challenges that hinder their performance—moving beyond understanding to tangible change. Conversation Starters on Catalyst™ Conversation Starters provides teams with an [...]
As we all look towards settling into a new normal, where some people are returning to the office, permanently working from home, or somewhere in between, team dynamics are undergoing another big shift which can make it even harder to connect. If left unchecked, this disconnection can lead to a lack of workplace empathy [...]
Effective feedback is crucial for managers to build trust, develop teams, and foster engagement. However, the discomfort of delivering feedback often leads to poor communication or failure to share any feedback at all. To improve collaboration and promote employee well-being, managers must prioritize navigating this critical skill. Join Dr. Mark Scullard, Sr. Director of Product Innovation [...]
We’re going back to the basics. That means tackling DiSC® from the ground up: the theory, the research, the power of the circumplex, and the dos and don’ts of DiSC. We realize that a lot of people might hear “Everything DiSC” and have no idea what it even is or does (conversely, if they [...]
Integrating Everything DiSC® assessments into your company's onboarding process can significantly enhance new hires' assimilation, engagement, and productivity. DiSC®, which stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness, is a behavioral assessment tool that provides insights into an individual's personality traits and communication styles. By understanding these traits, organizations can tailor their onboarding programs to [...]
In today’s fast-paced work environment, prioritizing employee well-being and satisfaction is essential. Empowering employees to use their judgment fosters ownership, leading to innovation, efficient problem-solving, and greater agility, while increased engagement improves retention and creates a pipeline of future leaders. Join Dr. Mark Scullard, Sr. Director of Product Innovation, Wiley Assessment Brands, for this 60-minute [...]
2023 proved to be another year of rapid evolution in the world of work. Economic and global instability, the omnipresence of organizational change, and advancements in AI kept everyone on their toes as leaders and organizations considered how to navigate, and lead, in an unsteady environment. Future of Work in 2024 Wiley Workplace Intelligence [...]
DiSC® is a great tool to help individuals figure out how to communicate and work better with one another. And when a team comes together to experience DiSC, a team map can be created to help team members - and the team leader - understand some of the strengths and weaknesses of their team. [...]
