David Kelly’s Curated L&D Content for the Week of 1/18/21
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, this week’s resources continue to have the dual focus of providing resources that can help us navigate this troubling time, while also giving us new ways to expand the view we have on the work we do as L&D professionals.
Here’s a summary of this week’s content:
- Trends that will shape how organizations support diversity and inclusion in 2021
- How to replace a story that’s holding you back with one that pushes you forward
- How a theme park is enhancing user experiences by adding gaming elements
- Tips that can help anyone with a job search in the context of COVID-19
- A look at how 2020 may shape the future of talent development
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace — Trends for 2021 by Diane Greene
Diversity and inclusion are becoming increasingly important to orgainzations, especially given the social causes that gained global attention in 2020. This post by Diane Greene examines some of the ways organizations can prioritize equality in their workplace culture.
Would You Give up the Stories You Tell in order to Move Forward? by Adam Weisblatt
One of the reasons stories can be a powerful force for learning is because of how much they stay with you. But what if the story you’re holding on to is holding you back? This post by Adam Weisblatt looks at how this can be the case, and what you can do to create a new, more positive story to replace it.
8 Ways Your Visit to Super Nintendo World Will be Gamified by Daniel Robson
Adding gaming elements to an experience can be a great way to enhance engagement and immersion. This post by Daniel Robson looks at a host of inspiring ways that the new Super Nintendo World theme park is adding gaming elements to deepen your experience when you visit the park.
Keys to a Successful Job Search in 2021 by Samantha Whitehorne
January is usually the peak month for job searching, and the continued economic and employment struggles caused by the pandemic only amplify that activity. If you or someone you care about is currently looking for their next role, this post by Samantha Whitehorne contains some valuable tips to consider as you explore jobs in the context of COVID-19.
How 2020 Will Shape the Talent Development Industry for the Next Decade by Karl Kapp
The year 2020 was full of unprecedented challenges whose impact will stay with us for years to come. This post by Karl Kapp reflects on some of what happened in 2020, and how it may affect the future of talent development.
We are currently experiencing one of the most challenging periods most of us have ever seen in our careers as learning professionals. Our organizations have been disrupted like never before as we deal with remote workers, new virtual tools and techniques, and the continued journey towards the moving target that is “the new normal”.
All of these challenges require the support of learning leadership.
The Learning Leaders Online Forum explores these challenges, and more importantly, shares proven strategies that can help us and the organizations we serve navigate the crisis. The Forum is your opportunity to connect and learn from learning leaders all around the globe, helping you address the urgent challenges of today while also building the skills that will help take your career to new heights in the future.
Better yet, as part of our launch of this new event, everyone that attends this Learning Leaders Online Forum will also get an annual membership in the new global Learning Leaders Alliance, which provides one year of access to online and face-to-face leaders forums, exclusive monthly programming, and much more.
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