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- How To Use ChatGPT In the “Five Moments of Need”by Caryn HuntThis framework helps learners focus on the skill they need when they need it, as it applies to their own workflow.
- More Than a Feelingby Sara KüpferLoneliness is an issue that’s too costly to ignore.
- “You Have to Deliver Learning with Minimal Friction.”by Michael WiedersteinNelson Sivalingam, author of Learning at Speed, outlines the new AI-powered and adaptive L&D world, where learning professionals evolve from course creators … Read more
- “The Technologies Are Not As Robust As Anybody Imagines”by Caryn HuntMeredith Broussard, author of More Than a Glitch, probes the vulnerabilities within algorithmic systems, some benign, others deadly.
- The Amazing Revival of Analog Computingby Peter RudinNot long ago, digital computers replaced their analog predecessors. The tide may soon turn again.
- “It’s All About Embedding These Practices Into Existing Routines”by Michael WiedersteinWhen it comes to psychological safety, there is a gap between understanding and implementation. Yet putting it into practice is not as … Read more
- “Unlike Other Assets, Knowledge is Completely Reusable”by Caryn HuntProductivity expert Tiago Forte shows you how to unleash the power of your second brain.
- 2. Trust: Whoever Gives It Receives Itby Thomas BergenWhy a leap of faith is the initial spark for successful cooperation.
- “Feeling Stuck Is Something Many of Us Have Experienced”by Michael WiedersteinBut the answer is not quitting, writes Shana Lebowitz Gaynor in Don’t Call It Quits. She explains what anyone can do to … Read more
- “It’s Crucial to Identify and Prioritize the Human Interactions That Are Most Impactful.”by Sara KüpferAuthor and Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc wants institutions and organizations to refocus on who they are meant to serve: … Read more
- Become A Learning Content Curatorby Michael WiedersteinHere are the top 3 rules for learning content curation in organizational learning.
- How To Ditch Customer Service From Hellby Gundula StollPoor and inflexible customer service harms us. It also harms the companies that spend millions implementing this type of limbo.
- José Andrésby Caryn HuntOn rebuilding community after disaster.
- How to Put Knowledge into Actionby Sara KüpferClose the knowledge-action gap with these best practices.
- What You Need to Read. And Why.by getAbstract
- “Stop Expecting Success to Arrive and Make You Happy”by Caryn HuntAuthor Minda Zetlin argues that self-care might just be the surprising habit you need for greater productivity.
- “Motivation Alone Doesn’t Automatically Lead To Successful Learning.”by Sara KüpferPsychology professor Daniel Willingham shares research-based insights on maximizing learning outcomes for students and lifelong learners.
- How to Manage Your Time Using the Pomodoro Techniqueby Caryn HuntTame your murderous schedule before it kills you.
- “If It Sounds Like Sci-Fi, It Probably Is”by Caryn HuntLinguistics professor Emily M. Bender separates fact from the hype surrounding Large Language Model AI.
- 1. Trust: Why?by Thomas BergenIf you can’t rely on anything, you get nothing done.
- My New Leadership Columnby Thomas BergenAbout Leadership Learnings, a new column from getAbstract CEO Thomas Bergen.
- In Defense of Slowby Sara KüpferSavor the benefits of integrating “slow” into your life.
- Remove the Top 5 Engagement Blockers in Corporate Learningby Michael WiedersteinIn most cases, the problems are homemade.
- “Both Low Confidence and Excessive Confidence Hinder Coachability.”by Michael WiedersteinLeadership development executive Kevin Wilde argues that learning how to accept feedback is more valuable than learning how to deliver it. Here … Read more
- Agile Through Employee Developmentby Belén HaefelyCompanies increasingly realize they cannot avoid agility during disruption and change. In the process, they overlook their biggest lever: agile employee development.
- “You Have to Keep Making Small Bets and Learning Quickly”by Caryn HuntIn his upcoming book The Digital Transformation Roadmap, author and business strategy expert David Rogers illuminates a calm path forward for organizations … Read more
- Hybrid Teams: How to Avoid Two-Class Systemsby Michael WiedersteinCreate a fair, connected and motivating working environment.
- Find What Makes You Humanby Sara KüpferA reflection on staying relevant in the age of ChatGPT.
- Voting Closed: Your Business Book of the Year!by getAbstractIn September 2023, getAbstract invited readers to vote for their favorite book longlisted in the main Business Impact category. Thank you for … Read more
- Book Award 2023: What Is Awarded – and Why?by getAbstractAll about the criteria of the getAbstract International Book Award, the jury and the selection process.
- Voting Closed: Your L&D Book of the Yearby getAbstractIn September 2023, getAbstract invited readers to vote for their favorite L&D book longlisted in the Learning Impact category. Thank you for … Read more
- Business Impact 2023: The Shortlistby getAbstractHere are the Nominees for getAbstract’s International Book Award 2023 in the “Business Impact” Category.
- Learning Impact 2023: The Shortlistby getAbstractHere are the Nominees for getAbstract’s International Book Award 2023 in the “Learning Impact” Category.
- How Much Artificiality Can Artificial Intelligence Take?by Peter RudinIncreasingly, AI systems are trained with artificial, synthetic information and data. This has cost advantages but causes accuracy problems – and could … Read more
- Bridging the Gap: Microlearning, Deep Learning and the Battle for Attentionby Anneke SchmidtMicrolearning drives modern workplace learning, but at what cost?
- “Make Sure There Is A Customer”by Caryn HuntLorraine Marchand, author of The Innovation Mindset, talks about the must-have elements for successful product design.
- Use AI to Personalize and Gamify Your L&D Ecosystemby Caryn HuntNew technologies and strategies support just-in-time learning.
- Employee Financial Well-Being: Also a Leader’s Businessby Sara KüpferSpending time and resources on employee financial well-being is well worth the investment.
- How to Support and Train New Leaders for Successby Michael WiedersteinThe current talent shortage causes employees to be promoted faster and more often. But how do HR and L&D leaders get them … Read more
- How to Lead Othersby Michael WiedersteinThe demands of leading a team have changed radically in recent years. Time to relearn the basics.
- How to Lead Yourself Firstby Michael WiedersteinYou can learn all sorts of leadership things – but if a trained leader doesn’t know how to lead themselves, all gathered … Read more
- How to Lead an Organizationby Michael WiedersteinWhen you know how to lead yourself and others, you are ready to learn how to run entire organizations. Here are the … Read more
- How to Reassure Your Teamby Sara KüpferIn the face of unsettling technological change, ease the panic and show a way forward – with these eight action steps.
- “You’ll Be Surprised about the Cost Savings and the Motivation Boosts.”by Michael WiedersteinJohn W. Boudreau, co-author of Work Without Jobs, explains how internal talent marketplaces work, how and when companies set them up – … Read more
- Supply Chain: What’s in Store?by Sara KüpferAs with most pandemic-related changes, supply chains won’t revert “back to normal.” Yet transformations in the sector are spurred less by post-pandemic … Read more
- Competence Leads to Confidenceby Danielle GoodrumUnleash Your Leadership Potential With Self-awareness and Continuous Learning
- “Demonstrating Empathy Is Half the Battle.”by Michael WiedersteinPeople resist embracing new things for four fundamental reasons. David Schonthal, author of The Human Element, explains how to overcome change resistance … Read more
- How to Get Better Results from ChatGPTby Caryn HuntTo get the most useful answers from generative AI programs, ask more useful questions.
- Navigating the Mental Effects of AI-Driven Upskilling Demandsby Anneke SchmidtAddressing the challenges of cognitive overload and decision paralysis.
- “Our Brains Simply Aren’t Designed to Absorb Massive Portions of Complex Information in One Sitting.”by Sara KüpferJana Eicher, EdContent Lead at getAbstract, explains what microlearning is and isn’t – and how getAbstract decided to move into the microlearning … Read more
- Materials Science Plus Sustainability Equals Profits in a Circular Economyby Caryn HuntMaterials developed in the lab lower industry costs and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The GPT-4 Turmoil: Impacts on the Corporate Need for Talentby Peter RudinWelcome to the era of intelligent tools! Here’s why AI paves the way toward a new, skills-based economy and what organizations must … Read more
- You and Your Moneyby Sara KüpferHow do you feel about money and your financial decisions?
- “Hackers Are Always One Step Ahead”by Caryn HuntSoftware engineer and security expert Massimo Scola outlines vital steps that minimize threats from AI-enhanced phishing scams.
- Lift Your Valuesby Richard NewmanLifting your impact on the world around you begins with a lifted mindset firmly grounded in your core values.
- “Psychological Safety Will Not Just Bubble up Because People Talk about It.”by Michael WiedersteinAlex Osterwalder, one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation experts, is convinced that leaders need help changing the concept of … Read more
- “Security Is a Process, and That Includes the Culture in a Company.”by Caryn HuntCybersecurity expert Mikko Hypponen, author of If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable, offers insights on how to navigate the wilds of the Internet.
- GPT4 & The Impact of Capturing Our Emotionsby Peter RudinWhile Google Search is used to profile the user based on the topics of his interests, GPT4 can capture our emotions as … Read more
- Chatbot, Where Are You Headed?by Hendrik DietrichGPT-4 and other large language models are changing our lives at a pace no one could have imagined. Where do we go … Read more
- “Opening Up Is a Practice, Not a One-Time Activity.”by Sara KüpferAuthor and executive coach Alexsys Thompson explains how aligning your values and behavior will make you a more effective and resilient leader … Read more
- Syn-Bio Is the Ultimate Hackby Caryn HuntMolecular and genetic manipulation of materials heralds a technology revolution that rivals AI
- There Is More to Light Than Meets the Eyeby Sara KüpferIf you take light lightly, you will do so at your own peril.
- Rediscovering Women’s Place in Historyby Caryn HuntSeveral histories highlight the unsung contributions of women to voting rights, the rise and fall of the ERA and the birth of … Read more
- The Quiet Power of Introvertsby Sara KüpferNo discussion on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is complete without addressing one of the most defining personality differences: introversion and extroversion.
- “You Can’t Just Tack on DEI Work Like You Add an App to Your Phone.”by Caryn HuntJournalist and author of Speaking Of Race, Celeste Headlee, talks about improving DEI by doing the work of having difficult conversations.
- Fifth Global L&D Knowledge Forum Wrap-Upby Sara KüpferDidn’t have time to attend? We have the key take-aways summed up for you.
- Top 5 AI Reads for L&Dby Michael WiedersteinFrom the basics to specific applications, these books bring Learning Departments up to speed.
- “Being a Good Hacker Is as Much About Understanding People as It Is About Understanding Tech.”by Michael WiedersteinGeoff White, the author of Crime Dot Com, explains how cyber attacks play out and how to prevent them.
- Building a More Equitable Futureby Caryn HuntApplying the lessons of history to chart the future of technology
- Most Downloaded 2022by Michael WiedersteinHere are our customers’ favorites.