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To Better Train Workers, Figure Out Where They Struggle

Harvard Business

When it comes to training and workforce development, lots of them. In a 2014 survey , 55% of executives said a major constraint to investing in training was that they did not know how to measure success. Almost half (49%) said that it was difficult to ensure a return on investment (ROI). For example, in the U.S.

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The Myth of a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Organizational Talent Consulting

A recent McKinsey global survey makes this truth glaringly obvious. You can use the following questions in a one-to-one meeting or as an anonymous pulse survey with a team. Calling yourself a leader is easy. Researchers found that most leaders believe their workplace is psychologically safe. I feel a sense of belonging within my team.

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Understanding the Costs and Causes of Employee Turnover

Tom Spencer

According to Josh Bersin from Deloitte , when a new hire begins at a firm, there is a distinct period (30-90 days) called the “Investment Zone” where the firm invests in training and the new employee is learning rather than adding value to the organization. So, let’s take a look at some of their survey results: .

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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor

Harvard Business

And a new survey by Cisco found that one-third of all completed IoT projects were not considered a success. In my experience with dozens of organizations implementing IoT solutions, those that achieved their expected ROI changed their traditional business approaches in one or more of the following ways: They Developed a Partner Ecosystem. .

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How Learning and Development Are Becoming More Agile

Harvard Business

According to executives surveyed by the Collaborative, access to difficult-to-find technical or functional expertise, speed, flexibility, and innovation are the top five drivers of using talent outside your organization. For example, Qualcomm includes its agile talent when the team is in training. So does ScanDisk and Shire.

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