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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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Developing New Leaders
Practical Tips for New Leaders: How to Write a Strong Email Click to view Practical Tips for New Leaders: How to Write a Strong Email
Note: This is a post in the Practical Tips for New Leaders series. For more tips, learn about running effective meetings and working with senior leaders.
One of the fastest ways to build credibility as a new leader is to communicate clearly. That starts with your emails.
I know...
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Insightful Ideas: 2023 Flashes of UnderstandingInsightful Ideas: 2023 Flashes of Understanding
A few weeks ago, a colleague sent me this (delightfully) cryptic message via Slack: "Today's NYT crossword 63A!" I had...
Julie Danielson
Dec 19, 2023
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Winter Wisdom: Reframing Leadership in the Quiet of the SeasonWinter Wisdom: Reframing Leadership in the Quiet of the Season
Note: If you like this post, explore the rest of our Season of Leadership series, which includes posts onspring, summer
Katelyn Watkins
Dec 12, 2023
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Why Giving Tuesday MattersWhy Giving Tuesday Matters
Today marks the National Day of Giving, more commonly known as Giving Tuesday, which was initiated in 2012 by New...
Julie Danielson
Nov 21, 2023
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Leadership Express Sims: Interactive Learning in a 2-4 Hour FormatLeadership Express Sims: Interactive Learning in a 2-4 Hour Format
Business simulations bring complex ideas to life. Simulations enable adult learning because they engage learners in...
Amanda Young Hickman
Nov 10, 2023
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What Is Cost of Capital and Why Is It Important?What Is Cost of Capital and Why Is It Important?
The cost of capital is an indication of the cost a business incurs to finance itself, and it’s an important metric for...
Ned Wasniewski
Oct 30, 2023
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2023 Training Magazine Network Choice Award in Leadership Development2023 Training Magazine Network Choice Award in Leadership Development
Insight Experience is pleased to announce that we have received a 2023 Training Magazine Network Choice Award in the...
Julie Danielson
Oct 17, 2023
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Leadership Lessons from the Game of GolfLeadership Lessons from the Game of Golf
I spent much of the past summer working on my golf game, and I discovered that it is both wonderfully fun and...
Krista Campbell
Oct 3, 2023
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Your Guide to Bringing Strategic Leadership to LifeYour Guide to Bringing Strategic Leadership to Life
Note: This is the first post in the Bringing Strategic Leadership to Life series. Head here for the second post and here
Karen Maxwell Powell
Sep 19, 2023
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Customer Service Mindset: Employees Are Customers, TooCustomer Service Mindset: Employees Are Customers, Too
We all know that customer service, or keeping our paying customers satisfied, matters. External customer service...
Bethany Bremer
Sep 5, 2023
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