Imagine working in an organization where one leader holds all of the control to make decisions. Once she makes decisions, they’re communicated down the hierarchy. This leader tells you what you need to do, and how to do it. This is what’s known as “command and control” leadership, and it’s the way organizations thought leaders […]
We often think too small when it comes to our development offerings. We think, as leaders, we are the ones best positioned to choose the people who have the potential to become great leaders. But many of the traditional methodologies used to select leaders are very subjective. In an increasingly diverse environment, leadership looks different […]
Business is entering its skills era. For innovators, it’s time for a strategic plan to become a skills-based organization (SBO) before getting left behind in all the forward momentum. The transition is exciting, it’s daunting, and — for now — it’s still abstract. But one thing is clear: there are tactics and strategies that can […]
In this webinar, Dr. Michael Kolodziej dives into how to identify and address skill gaps that may exist within your organization and the evolving job market. He provides insight into the important distinctions between skills and knowledge, explores effective methods for skill development, and examines which skills assessment techniques are optimal to help maximize the […]
Coaching has the ability to unlock not only individual potential, but also to transform teams and organizational cultures. But achieving those results requires a strategic approach – one that is tailored to an organization’s unique context, and can evolve dynamically as its needs change. We call this strategic approach focused coaching. The idea behind focused […]
We often complain that we don’t have a seat at the table. And yet, we’re still responding to training requests and showing our value through Kirkpatrick Levels of Evaluation. The business doesn’t care about HR metrics, they care about us solving business problems. This session is designed to help you position yourself as a business […]
Heightened levels of uncertainty, change and stress over the past few years have created the need for a new kind of leader — one who can lead with empathy while maintaining accountability. Finding a balance between empathy and accountability is critical for creating a work environment where employees can flourish. This involves setting clear boundaries […]
Why are we all so busy but feel like nothing gets done? Unproductive meetings, endless emails, and reports-for-the-sake-of-reporting aren’t the definition of meaningful work—they’re the result of complexity. Complexity is killing companies’ ability to innovate and adapt, and simplicity is fast becoming the competitive advantage of our time. With the rise of remote and hybrid […]
Amidst tight budgets and increasingly savvy stakeholders, HR leaders today can’t afford to invest in solutions that don’t scale or provide lasting change. They need to prove their programs have a return on investment at every level–individual, team, and organization.Enter new research from the behavioral science team at Torch on how coaching does just that. […]
Many organizations’ diversity and inclusion initiatives fall short because they lack a comprehensive strategy. The one-off training sessions may be beneficial in creating high-level understanding, but like any other skill, continuous practice and reiteration is required to build that muscle. At an organizational level, developing a sustainability plan allows one to think holistically and practically […]