Leadership Development
Re-Enchanting Leadership for Complex Times
This week, WDHB is on-location in beautiful Bordeaux partnering with the executive committee of a fast-growing Fortune 500 French Industrial Group. As we immerse ourselves in this well-connected region, we work together to investigate a crucial subject for the ever-shifting future of business: how do we give meaning to leadership in a world jostled by…
Read More5 Human-Centric Skills to “Flex” for Ever-Changing Workplaces
As we examine the future of work, change is the only constant for organizations everywhere. With increased automation and advanced technology (including artificial intelligence), skills that were once considered critical competencies are often nullified within five years. Remote work and the pandemic have also shifted our methods of communication and collaboration, causing teams that didn’t…
Read More10 Learning and Development Books for 21st Century Leaders & Organizations
We recently asked our WDHB team about their favorite must-read Learning & Development books in order to share these bold, thought-provoking publications with you. We hope these 10 L&D publications ignite your imagination and inspire opportunities to give your company a competitive edge. Of course, if you’re looking for even more insights into the world…
Read MoreMapping our Moonshot
Let’s be honest: most of us fear failure. We can try our best to win, to overachieve, to surpass our goals, but the road to success isn’t always linear. Messing up is inevitable. It will happen and it’s not fun. Why not shoot for the moon and embrace it? Owning and growing from mistakes is exactly…
Read MoreShould L&D Teams Provide Training on Well-Being?
Work-from-home and hybrid set-ups have made finding a work-life balance challenging for many employees. The new reality is that most employees are spending much of their day working. In turn, this has led to an organizational responsibility towards employees’ physical, mental and emotional well-being. Major changes to the workplace have emerged based on the increased…
Read MoreThe Evolving World of ROI for Learning and Development
When organizations are considering where to invest their budgets, learning and development initiatives have undergone much scrutiny. Senior leaders have relied on the simple metrics of Return of Investment (ROI) to establish a baseline of effectiveness for their investments. They typically think, “If an investment’s ROI is net positive, it is probably worthwhile. But if…
Read More8 Best Leadership Blogs Every Leader Must Follow
There’s no shortage of leadership advice on the internet, but figuring out which resources are actually valuable can feel like information overload. To help you cut through the noise, we’ve curated our favorite blogs on leadership strategy and development. Why Read Leadership Blogs? Leadership blogs offer practical advice and inspiration from thought-leaders in the business…
Read MoreExpanding Our Capabilities in the L&D Space – A Dialogue with Alex D’Eath, Chief Delivery Officer
Working through adversity and unpredictable changes is something that WDHB strives to inspire among our clients. However, this is something that we also strive to inspire amidst our own team. Over the past year, much like each of our client organizations, we have faced setbacks and pushed through to create a successful, new outcome. This…
Read MoreLearning Trends Quiz: Are You Pacing With The Current Trends?
Introduction If you’re being honest with yourself, would you say that you’re evolving with the current learning trends or stuck in old-school learning methods? Being reluctant to adopt new learning strategies can block your and your team’s growth and prevent you from reaching your highest potential. It’s no secret that employees working from home are…
Read MoreWhy Your Organization Should Foster a Culture of Appreciation
Maintaining team well-being is an essential quality of any effective L&D leader. Maintaining team well-being is an essential quality of any effective L&D leader. By developing a culture of appreciation in the workplace, individuals gain a sense of belonging that allows them spark creativity, hone in on innovation and provide valuable insights to their team…
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