This week’s best articles for no-nonsense employee training.
Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. I look for advice grounded in reality that small and large companies can easily use to help people engage, perform, and improve. I’ve pulled the best ones from this week so you can get right to the good stuff.
3 Simple Steps to Run a Great Meeting, From Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella [Video]
This quick interview with the man who’s trying to revive Microsoft’s reputation for innovation reveals his simple philosophy for great meetings and why it’s so powerful. Read more.
Congratulations, You’re Now the Boss: How to Take Over an Existing Team
Whether you’re in a new job or just a new position with your current company, coming in as the boss can be tricky. You have to build trust and relationships quickly. Suzanne Lucas (aka “Evil HR Lady”) offers four simple and effective strategies for doing it. Read more.
5 Ways to Use Instagram In Corporate eLearning
Are you already an avid Instagram user? Here are some great ideas for using this social media for quick online training. You can take advantage of visuals to help employees learn key skills and knowledge and even enlist employees to add their own content. Read more.
Career Conversations Create an Impactful Learning Experience
Do you do annual reviews for your employees? If so, consider replacing those with regular career guidance. Even if you don’t do reviews, you can help keep employees engaged and motivated. Check out this article for key questions that make up effective career conversations. Read more.
Here’s A Google Perk Any Company Can Imitate: Employee-To-Employee Learning
Your employees have a lot of great skills. Build your team and improve everyone’s capabilities by copying this technique from Google. Read more.
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