How People Learn: It Really Hasn’t Changed
Although learning tools and support technologies are constantly evolving, Josh Bersin emphasizes that the fundamental process for humans to acquire knowledge and achieve mastery remains the same as it was decades ago. 1. Mastery Means Being Able to Apply Knowledge The ultimate goal of every training process is not just to understand the theory, but […]
7 Cardinal Advantages of Blended Learning
7 Cardinal Advantages of Blended Learning in Education and Corporate Environments In the era of rapid technological advancement, the educational paradigm has witnessed a significant transformation. Blended Learning—an approach that seamlessly integrates traditional face-to-face instruction with digital learning tools—has emerged as a leading methodology. This hybrid model not only optimizes the learning experience but also […]
What Values Do You Really Stand For?
In his new book, What Values Do You Really Stand For? (Harvard Business Review Press, 2026), Columbia Business School professor Paul Ingram draws on research and frameworks to help individuals articulate their values, integrate them into work and life, and achieve better outcomes. Here is an edited excerpt. In 2011, Captain Matt Feely led the […]
Negotiating When There Is No Plan B
In a perfect world, negotiators always have a BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement). However, many high-stakes business negotiations often feel as if there is no Plan B. Experience shows that dealmakers are rarely as constrained as they believe. By expanding their perspective on “walk-away” alternatives and power dynamics, negotiators can find leverage through […]
Should You Develop Your Strengths—or Fix Your Weaknesses?
To be more effective as a leader, should a person focus on building their strengths or fixing their weaknesses? This question confronts everyone who is serious about accelerating their development. The answer shapes whether a leader thrives in new roles, derails at critical transitions, or plateaus despite their potential. Yet most leaders lack a systematic […]
GAME THEORY: CHANGING THE GAME
In a volatile business landscape, many executives still cling to the “business is war” mentality. However, according to strategy experts Adam M. Brandenburger (Harvard) and Barry J. Nalebuff (Yale), an exclusive focus on competition can be a fatal flaw. Drawing on the principles of Game Theory, this article explores how to reshape your strategic foundation […]
How An LMS Can Support Digital Skills Development
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, most workers relate to the stress of learning new tools. To stay competitive, organizations must adapt and embrace Digital Fluency — the essential key to empowering a modern workforce. WHY IS DIGITAL FLUENCY IMPORTANT? Digital fluency goes beyond basic technical skills; it is the ability to navigate, evaluate, and utilize […]
Developing Judgment in the Age of AI
As generative AI becomes more widely used in professional work environments, a clear pattern is emerging: These tools tend to create more value for people who already have experience and domain expertise. For experienced professionals, AI accelerates familiar work such as research synthesis and analysis. AI-generated outputs are rarely perfect, but they are often directionally […]
Three Value Disciplines to Market Leadership
In many industries, market leaders do not succeed simply by selling products. They create an advantage by changing what customers value and how it is delivered. When this happens, rivals selling similar goods are left behind—not for lack of effort, but because they can no longer keep pace with new expectations. The three cores that […]
3 Lessons for the L&D Leader in 2026
General Context: A Turbulent 2025 2025 closed with many challenges: budgets are tight, L&D teams are shrinking, and economic and business conditions change almost by the minute. Meanwhile, the need for training to help our people gain future-ready skills and develop the resilience to weather constant change is only mounting. To face this reality, many […]
