Frequently, organizations choose to wait until an employee has been on the team for a certain amount of time before they invest in developing these individuals. As Baby Boomers continue to retire, the Gen Z population is expected to account for more than one-quarter of the workforce by 2025. Developing these individuals now has several …
by Betsy Barnich 
Mentoring has long since been an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to personal and career development. However, many leaders wonder how to extract the maximum value from these mentorship opportunities. This week, we are diving into this topic and offering insights on making the most of formal and informal mentoring relationships. Formal …
by Betsy Barnich 
Navigating your personal and professional growth journey is akin to embarking on a choose-your-own-adventure quest. The path you choose can shape your skills and capabilities and, ultimately, lead you toward your ideal role. In this article, we’ll walk through three pieces of practical advice to help you chart the right course for your development. Assess …
by Betsy Barnich 
The Accelerate Institute™ and Elevate Institute™ offer several key benefits for participants and organizations: Leadership development: Both institutes are designed to equip leaders with essential skills and tools for effective leadership. Practical skills: Participants learn tactical tools they will use daily in leadership roles, such as motivating others, setting expectations, prioritization, time management, delegation, and …
by Betsy Barnich 
Group coaching plays a significant role in the Accelerate Institute™ program, offering several benefits to participants: Collaborative learning: Accelerate participants engage in group coaching sessions with a “home team” led by a course instructor. These sessions provide a collaborative environment where participants can learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives. Skill reinforcement: The group coaching …
by Betsy Barnich 
Self-aware teams leverage the benefits of leaning on each other to maximize their productivity as a whole. But what role does psychological safety play in self-aware teams? In this week’s blog post, Matt Meuleners of FOCUS Training sits down with Mike Tack, Senior Manager of Leadership Development at Kohl’s to talk about his take on …
by Betsy Barnich 
