Learning at Work Week 2023 | Journal by getAbstract

LEARNING AT WORK WEEK

Create the Future: Selected Pieces from getAbstract's Journal

We’re all changing and adapting to the different situations around us, turbulence has become an inevitable part of our lives.

Think Future

This collection of getAbstract Journal items has been customized for you to build the skills of navigating through disruption, adapting to change and embracing the future.

Future Fit

Learn the lessons from the experts in Leadership, Agility, Resilience and much more to prepare yourselves for tomorrow.

Future Skills

– THINK FUTURE –

How can we create spaces that help and inspire us to explore and imagine our futures?

> OVERVIEW

Build a courageous culture with trust and learning at its center

> READING LISTS

Managing organization-wide change is daunting but the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.

> OVERVIEW

Creativity Is a Journey, Not a Destination

A Reading List to Get the Creative Juices Flowing

READING LISTS >

How to Unleash the Connective Power of ERGs

Employee Resource Groups are no longer nice-to-have options.

> EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“You Almost Fail Your Way Towards Success.”

Organizational change expert Aidan McCullen, author of Undisruptable, encourages people and companies to disrupt themselves.

“The Growth Mind-Set Is Almost a Ticket to Entry to Becoming an Effective Learner”

Executive coach Matthew Smith, former CLO at McKinsey, opens up about simple and actionable learning practices that will make you an intentional learner in no time.

“It Helps People Communicate, It Helps Reduce Conflict, and It Helps to Drive Innovation.”

Simon Brown, author of The Curious Advantage and chief learning officer at Novartis, explains the superpower that lies dormant in all employees, but is organizationally discovered only in a few: Curiosity.

EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“Psychological Safety Will Not Just Bubble up Because People Talk about It.”

Alex Osterwalder, one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation experts, is convinced that leaders need help changing the concept of psychological safety from head to toe – because he’s gotten some himself.

EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“It Doesn’t Matter What People Get Curious About, as Long as They Get Curious.”

More and more companies emphasize curiosity in the workplace. This is no surprise to Stefaan van Hooydonk, who considers curiosity a “growth mindset in action.”

“Being Open and Agile Is the One Vital Skill for the 21st Century” — Henna Inam / transformleaders.tv

Applicable Tricks That Help Navigate Disruption in the Workplace.

“People Don’t Want to Be Merely Motivated – They Seek Inspiration.”

Trust is the lubricant of the new world of work, says Stephen M.R. Covey – but if you really want to bring your organization forward, you have to be an inspiring leader and put purpose…

> FOCUS: DIVERSITY

This 3 min. read saves you up to 18 hours

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How to Set the Parameters for Inclusion

You can spend a lifetime trying to change individual mind-sets. When it comes to promoting inclusion, top-down approaches can win the day.

Having a robust diversity and inclusion policy is good business.

No discussion on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is complete without addressing one of the most defining personality differences: introversion and extroversion.

> FOCUS: COMMUNICATION

This 7 min. read saves you up to 254 hours

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What to Say?

A reading list about all kinds of conversations: light, naked, difficult and otherwise.

Resolve Conflict with Compassionate Communication

Conflict is bound to arise in the workplace. Here’s how to nip it in the bud or, better yet, channel it productively.

How to avoid errors in judgment and thinking.

> SOFT SKILLS

This 11 min. read saves you up to 31 hours

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Building Trust

It takes a long time to build it up, yet it can be ruined in seconds: Trust is a delicate thing.

SKILLS

This 6 min. read saves you up to 72 hours

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The Built-In Superpower

How healthy optimism makes you more resilient.

SKILLS

This 3 min. read saves you up to 10 hours

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The One Skill That Affects Them All

On self-awareness.

> TRENDS

One way or another.

TRENDS:

This 10 min. read saves you up to 23 hours

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> OVERVIEW

No, putting that textbook under your pillow while you sleep won’t make you smarter.

> HOW-TO-GUIDES

Let’s take a deep dive into an overused buzzword.

> HOW TO GUIDES

In the hybrid world of work, it’s all about agile networking among your employees – no matter where they are. This doesn’t require more digital tools but more clear rules.

SKILLS UPDATE

You have the talent and the skill, but do you have the drive to succeed?

> FOCUS: RESILIENCE

People Will Only Leave Their Comfort Zone from a Safe Place

This 7 min. read saves you up to 44 hours

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People Will Only Leave Their Comfort Zone from a Safe Place

You don’t want your team to “play it safe.” You want people to feel safe to play – as in pitching their ideas, performing to their potential and challenging the status quo.

Convey calm amidst disruption, foster inclusiveness and bring out the best in people.

When people feel safe working together, they achieve more.

In four steps.

> FOCUS: SUSTAINABILITY

Embrace corporate social responsibility from the inside out.

Rewilding – a low-tech solution to reducing carbon emissions – revitalizes ecosystems and protects biodiversity.

It’s a paradox of climate change that rising global temperatures mean rising seas but also retreating freshwater resources. What technologies can help?

In the face of accelerating climate change, some environmentalists concede it may be time for the nuclear option.

> EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“Mapped Perfection Is Often Not What Learners Want.”

How do you keep learners engaged in organizational training? Hadiya Nuriddin, author of StoryTraining, advises outstanding storytelling to become an attention magnet – a key facilitation skill in times of hybrid learning.

“You’ve Got to Understand How the Work You Try to Improve Gets Done.”

Brandon Carson, author of L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age, believes L&D must focus on performance readiness and recognize the potential for on-the-job learning and development – especially in tough economic times.

EXPERT INTERVIEWS

Teri Hart, the author of Hardwired to Learn, harnesses neuroscience to help people become lifelong learners.

EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“We Need to Have Continuous Learning Built Into Our Lives”

Bernard Marr, author of Future Skills, says your humanity is your future’s most valuable skill.

“Unlock Your Greatness by Working on the Hard Things.”

Accomplishing something that makes you proud starts with picking the right goal. Author and entrepreneur Michael Bungay Stanier explains the ingredients of a “worthy goal” and shares best practices for working toward it.

> VIDEOS

Award-winning author Campbell Macpherson on how to craft an exciting vision for the future – so that change is seen not as a threat, but an opportunity.

VIDEO

This minute read saves you up to 6 hours

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#gettogether: How to Build Resilience

Stanford Graduate School professor Leah Weiss explains how to build a resilient spirit and inspire your team members to do the same.

VIDEO

#gettogether: How to Manage a Crisis Moment (or Season)

This 2 min. read saves you up to 5 hours

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#gettogether: How to Manage a Crisis Moment (or Season)

Author Matt Tenney joins the show to share lessons from his own crises – his journey from prison, to a monastery to the business world – to teach us that no matter how overwhelming the…

> LONGREAD

Business writers find insight for leaders from the challenges and deadly hazards of climbing Mount Everest. What’s in it for you?

DYK

>> Did you know that reading a long text heightens your senses and helps you practice your most important skill in a hybrid workplace?

– FUTURE SKILLS –

What are the tools, techniques, knowledge and skills that help us achieve our goals?

> OVERVIEW

How to Prepare for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet

What sounds impossible isn’t that difficult.

> HOW-TO-GUIDES

Incorporate these improvisation techniques to build team trust, coherence and creativity.

HOW TO

Constructive, yet delivered with compassion, feedback is what makes learning cultures thrive.

HOW TO

Making location-flexible work arrangements a success requires thoughtful planning and organization.

> FOCUS: UPSKILLING

This 12 min. read saves you up to 40 hours

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How to Analyze and Address Skills Gaps

Organizations aware of their employees’ capabilities lay the foundation for targeted development and a robust in-house talent marketplace.

Moving learning online can be a win-win – when done correctly.

Everyone knows that the importance of introducing employees to new knowledge and skills through training is increasing in times of a talent shortage. But far fewer know how to measure the success of these initiatives.

> FOCUS: COACHING & MENTORING

How to Set Up a Mentoring Program (and Why)

This 8 min. read saves you up to 52 hours

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How to Set Up a Mentoring Program (and Why)

The best companies have them and the best talent expects them. Here’s a guide to get started.

Through coaching, you help people realize their potential by increasing their self-knowledge, perception and understanding. Leaders at all levels may start with the following six best practices.

Nudge people toward finding their own answers.

> EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“Five Practices Distinguish ‘Impact Players’ from All Other Equally Capable Employees.”

Many are smart, productive, and motivated, but only a few employees make a significant difference for organizations. Liz Wiseman has investigated what sets these “Impact Players” apart – and how to become one yourself.

“Structure Begets Flexibility.” — Cal Newport / Penny Gray Photography

We're drowning in emails, text messages, and more and more new collaboration tools. Cal Newport advises organizations to pull the emergency brake now.

“We Need to Relearn How to Build Authentic Relationships.”

Leadership coach Maya Hu-Chan explains how an ancient Chinese concept can help leaders build the human skills necessary to thrive in today’s multicultural and multigenerational work environment.

British psychologist Audrey Tang discusses how introducing small nuggets of mindfulness into your workday can lead to powerful changes over time.

EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“You Can’t Just Tack on DEI Work Like You Add an App to Your Phone.”

Journalist and author of Speaking Of Race, Celeste Headlee, talks about improving DEI by doing the work of having difficult conversations.

EXPERT INTERVIEWS

“Empathy Is One of the Most Incredible Superpowers.”

This 17 min. read saves you up to 6 hours

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“Empathy Is One of the Most Incredible Superpowers.”

Gary A. Bolles, author of The Next Rules of Work and Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University, talks about the declining shelf life of skills, ways to compensate for those losses –…

“If You Don’t Know How to Connect Effectively Across Cultures, You Miss the Chance to Be Inclusive.”

Diversity consultant and author Tayo Rockson explains how to shift the needle on DEI, step by step.

“Sideways Is the New Up!” — Kelley Steven-Waiss & Edie Goldberg / (c) Christophe Testi @ CreativeShot Photography

Most organizations still assess employees' skills by looking at their current roles and job titles. Edie Goldberg and Kelley Steven-Waiss propose a tried-and-tested alternative.

“Hybrid Work Structures Are Here to Stay”

Author and technology expert Phil Simon opens our eyes to the underused potential of new collaboration technologies that will make work processes more transparent and efficient.

> THOUGHT LEADER PROFILES

On purpose, leadership and empathy.

Brené Brown

This 7 min. read saves you up to 23 hours

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Brené Brown

On vulnerability, psychological safety and other leadership skills.

Angela Duckworth

This 8 min. read saves you up to 7 hours

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Angela Duckworth

On grit and how best to make long-lasting, positive behavioral changes.

Kelly McGonigal

This 9 min. read saves you up to 54 hours

For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 8 getAbstract summaries (7 books with a total of 2673 pages and one video) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 3199 minutes (about 54 hours). Learn more.

Kelly McGonigal

A new take on stress, willpower and movement.

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Learning at Work Week 2023: Future Fit

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Learning at Work Week 2023: Future Skills

What are the tools, techniques, knowledge, and skills that can help us and our organization achieve our short-term and longer-term goals and aspirations and help us create the futures we'd like? How can we acquire the learning building blocks and constantly refresh our skills to adapt and flourish?

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