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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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The Two-Word Secret to Making the Matrix WorkThe Two-Word Secret to Making the Matrix Work
The matrix is here to stay. It’s an organizational structure that, when done right, that can be agile and responsive to...
Amanda Young Hickman
Sep 24, 2015
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Leadership is SocialLeadership is Social
“Your social skills are good for something”. This was the headline earlier this week from one of my favorite email...
Nick Noyes
Sep 11, 2015
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Don’t Stop at the Putting GreenDon’t Stop at the Putting Green
In my previous blog post, I made the point that the most valuable learning experiences happen when you overlay the...
Jamie Hayman
Jul 29, 2015
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How Are You Exercising Your Leadership Power?How Are You Exercising Your Leadership Power?
A striking confluence of events occurred as I was concluding a webinar on the Economics of Trust late last week. I had...
Nick Noyes
Jul 22, 2015
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Golfing with Two Clubs?Golfing with Two Clubs?
Making business decisions purely based on the numbers and economics is not that difficult. It’s when you add the human...
Jamie Hayman
Jun 25, 2015
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Lessons from the Field: Strategic Thinking as Markets EvolveLessons from the Field: Strategic Thinking as Markets Evolve
Markets and customers are rapidly evolving in the financial services industry. With a business imperative to stay...
Pamela Roller
May 27, 2015
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Business Simulations Transcend the “World’s Dumbest Idea”Business Simulations Transcend the “World’s Dumbest Idea”
A growing chorus of business leaders is questioning the singular notion of maximizing shareholder value. In a recent ...
Laurel Tyler
Apr 30, 2015
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Real Life Data: Successful Leaders Take Time to PlanReal Life Data: Successful Leaders Take Time to Plan
How do successful leaders do it? It’s the question we all ask. We all want to tap into their lessons and shamelessly...
Amanda Young Hickman
Apr 15, 2015
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8 Common Pitfalls in Executing Strategy—and How to Avoid Them8 Common Pitfalls in Executing Strategy—and How to Avoid Them
Executing strategy is inherently challenging, and leaders can sometimes make it even tougher without realizing it. In...
Jean Williams
Mar 25, 2015
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