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Microlearning
How Microlearning Supports Purpose-Driven Learning and Development Click to view How Microlearning Supports Purpose-Driven Learning and Development
Traditionally, business simulations and experiential learning tools have been the domain of university and corporate leadership development. But why stop there? The needs for human growth, reflection, decision-making, and behavior change aren’t limited to students or P&L...
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Executing Strategy
Sail Smoothly: How to Build a Clear, Consistent Communication Plan Click to view Sail Smoothly: How to Build a Clear, Consistent Communication Plan
There’s a reason so many metaphors link sailing and business. You might be surprised that phrases like “making headway,” “all hands on deck,” “changing course,” and “having leeway” all began as sailing terms.
The parallels are clear: Navigating the unknown, managing a crew or...
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Business Simulation
Why Fictional Business Simulations Drive Real Learning Click to view Why Fictional Business Simulations Drive Real Learning
When we at Insight Experience design business simulations with our clients, many assume the simulation should exactly reflect their business. Through nearly three decades of experience, we’ve learned that fictional simulations, those built around a metaphorical business, are...
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Mid-market companies face a unique leadership development challenge. They need robust, sophisticated development...
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On a recent team call, I asked a group of our executive consultants, “What leadership development themes are you...
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Apr 1, 2016
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In my previous blog post, I made the point that the most valuable learning experiences happen when you overlay the...
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Making business decisions purely based on the numbers and economics is not that difficult. It’s when you add the human...
Jamie Hayman
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