Tag: Skills

  • “Hello, How Are You?”
    You would be surprised how many employees know the difference between an artificial and a real smile. Even if you move the corners of your mouth remotely.
    “Hello, How Are You?”

    In times when the whole world is wondering how best to get through the current crisis, small things make the difference. For example, taking an honest interest in your employees.

    September, 11 2020 by Michael Wiederstein
  • “Is Talent Overrated?”
    “Is Talent Overrated?”

    Do you attribute high performance to genes or deliberate practice? It’s an age-old debate – but recent studies favor the latter.

    August, 24 2020 by Sara Küpfer
  • No One Is Safe
    No One Is Safe

    Cybercriminals are keeping pace with the major transformation steps that many companies have taken in recent months. Here is what you need to know.

    August, 18 2020 by getAbstract
  • “What Can I Do Proactively To Keep My Skills Up To Date?”
    “What Can I Do Proactively To Keep My Skills Up To Date?”

    You know that constant upskilling and reskilling are a must if you want to remain in the workforce long-term. But what are your options for future-proofing your skill set?

    August, 7 2020 by Sara Küpfer
  • Think Like a Rower, and Other Life Lessons from Sports
    Think Like a Rower, and Other Life Lessons from Sports

    Organizations increasingly recognize lifelong learning as an economic imperative. But work-relevant learning does not stop at the end of the workday.

    July, 30 2020 by Sara Küpfer
  • “How Do I Innovate Out of Chaos?”
    “How Do I Innovate Out of Chaos?”

    Some of the most successful companies in the United States started up during recessions, including Burger King, Disney and Fortune magazine. Is this the turning point for smaller but daring companies to make their mark?

    July, 27 2020 by getAbstract
  • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
    Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. HarperOne, 2016.
    The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    Mark Manson wants the generations whom social media and consumer culture affect most to question what they see and believe, to grow up, and to prioritize their values. He promises the process will be painful and challenging, but…

    June, 24 2020 by David Meyer
  • Panel Discussion: Agility, Authenticity and Accelerated Change in the Era of COVID-19
    Panel Discussion: Agility, Authenticity and Accelerated Change in the Era of COVID-19

    COVID-19 has been a game-changer on many fronts. On June 3, 2020, getAbstract’s VP of Sales UK, Jayne D’Silva, had the opportunity to talk to four senior L&D experts about the “new normal” – and…

    June, 16 2020 by Sara Küpfer
  • “How Do I Use Data (Science) to Solve Real-World Problems?”
    “How Do I Use Data (Science) to Solve Real-World Problems?”

    It sounds complicated. It is. But with these five steps, you can do it.

    May, 19 2020 by getAbstract
  • Exploring the Wonderland of Child-Led Learning
    Photo by Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash
    Exploring the Wonderland of Child-Led Learning

    The many hours of lockdown-induced downtime offer an opportunity for your children to let their natural curiosity take them places they may otherwise not have discovered.

    May, 1 2020 by Sara Küpfer