The value of task-based mentors
The value of task-based mentors

Collaborative learning has been shown to be one of the most effective types of learning. We call it “task-based mentoring” though you may call it “flash mentoring”, “peer coaching”, or “modern apprenticeship”.

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Convince leaders that the time is now to close skill gaps
Convince leaders that the time is now to close skill gaps

Competency models have the ability to create a culture of learning that drives skill gap closure, upskilling and reskilling. While leaders all agree that people development is critical to their success, they don’t all prioritize action. Now is the time to act.

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Unlock continuous skill development by helping each person both learn and teach
Unlock continuous skill development by helping each person both learn and teach

Taking advantage of task-based mentors/peer mentors (what McKinsey calls distributed apprenticeship) is key to upskilling and reskilling at scale in the flow of work.

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How to combat “I don’t have time for learning” syndrome
How to combat “I don’t have time for learning” syndrome

Business impact is the #1 measure desired by CEOs and only 8% currently see the business impact of L&D, you can see that skill practices have the unique ability to connect the dots for executives like nothing else.

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3 Tips to make competency-based learning stick following formal learning
3 Tips to make competency-based learning stick following formal learning

With the speed of change driving upskilling and reskilling efforts, it has never been more important to ensure that classroom and other formal learning events result in skill improvement.

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3 Steps To Workforce Agility
3 Steps To Workforce Agility

What is workforce agility? Workforce agility enables you can easily move people from one place, where demand is low to another place where demand is high.

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Use behavioral examples to minimize the halo effect for managers during competency assessment
Use behavioral examples to minimize the halo effect for managers during competency assessment

Behavioral examples in a competency model are what drive consistency, accuracy, and objectivity. And without that, individuals won’t accurately identify skill gaps and get the right personalized learning to close them.

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Help employees take ownership of their development
Help employees take ownership of their development

With the changes going on in the world today, helping employees take ownership of their development has never been more important. We hope these help you engage employees in taking ownership of their learning.

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