I became fascinated by change in 1997 when I led an organization-wide change initiative to purposefully redesign our Product Development and Commercialization Process (PDCP). After 18-months of organizationally created VUCA we declared victory – a success that only 30% of change initiatives achieve. Let me put this in perspective. If only 30% of your product …

To the point, this is a post on what most people call “teamwork.” Bored already? Believe me, I understand. Traditional talk on teamwork is overdone and underused. But the fact remains that most market evolutions rely on a team—somewhere, somehow, some way. And that’s why what happens inside teams, from a Presidential White House Cabinet …

Well, yes and no. They all want their grantees to develop “sustainability” strategies, by which they mean they want you to continue into the future without their money. So if social enterprise will help an organization diversity its funding sources and rely less on philanthropic support, they’re all for it. They like reading about it …

I was recently asked my opinion of using a referral pane on a resume. The resume looked something like this. My opinion is that this is too difficult for a recruiter to scan.

People operations empower your employees to become productive and fulfilled in the workplace. It’s essential for you to invest time and effort in people ops because your workforce is the backbone of your business. Although the term “people operations” is relatively new, it’s a traditional concept that is closely related to human resources (HR). What …

Nearly 78 million Americans volunteered their time for an organization in 2019—that’s about 30% of the population—according to AmeriCorps. Nonprofit organizations and other companies that rely on volunteers should be developing and managing volunteer programs that benefit the organization and volunteers. It all starts with a well-designed plan. This Library topic is called “Developing & …

Improvements Needed in Management Development Programs © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include About this Document Need More Learner-Driven Programs (accommodate learners’ expressed needs) Need More Focus on Self-Management (management development starts with people) Address Increasing Cynicism (get past quick fixes to realistic expectations) Address Increasing Burnout (information …

Many Types of Learning © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include General Information Accelerated Learning Adaptive Learning Blended Learning Inquiry and Reflection Loops of Learning Social Learning and Networked Learning Virtual Learning (Distance Learning) (Online Learning) Organizational and Group Learning Also consider Related Library Topics Learn More in …

Various Resources About Learning Theory Theory Into Practice (TIP) database David Kolb’s learning styles model and experiential learning theory Instructional Design Models & Theories Learner-Centered Psychological Principles Also consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Learning Theories In addition to the articles on this current page, also see the following …

Principles of — and Myths About — Adult Learning © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Some Contemporary Principles of Adult Learning — Principles Too Often Forgotten Understand Common Myths About Training and Development Additional Resources Library’s Blogs About Training and Development Also consider Related Library Topics Learn …