Articles by:
Ashley St. John
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The kids are alright
Rather than focusing on differences that are irrelevant to the company’s mission, focus on the energy and fresh talent that every new generation brings. Channel this toward ways to keep the organization competitive and vibrant while also doing a better job of retaining new talent with meaningful work. Here are 4 strategies for leaders to…
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How to protect your learning budget amid current uncertainty
It falls to the CLO and other senior learning leaders to convince their C-suite peers that now is the time to maintain, if not increase, learning budgets, ensuring the workforce has the skills, knowledge and agility needed to survive and thrive in the coming years.
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Video: How can leaders better support Black employees in the workplace?
During this very human movement — amid social demonstrations, protests for systemic change and public outcry against acts of violence and police brutality — it’s important to also think about how people are impacted in your organization. Leadership should create a safe space for meaningful conversation and posit the organization as a place where Black…
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Little “e” education: Think small to meet today’s enormous challenges
With unemployment soaring, many people will need to completely retool or earn new credentials to regain employment — and very short-term training has the ability to equip them with the skills, behaviors and knowledge needed. Postsecondary education has the know-how to step up to meet this immediate need and to help individuals understand how to…
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Inclusion is practice
To create sustainable change, inclusion needs to become a mainstream part of organizational life.
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What is engagement worth to you?
Keeping employees engaged can cost you absolutely nothing at all.
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Video: Supporting D&I initiatives and inclusive leadership through a crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated some of the challenges faced by people on the margins of society. Therefore, especially now, it’s critically important to not let diversity and inclusion initiatives fall by the wayside.
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Developing the next generation of physician leaders
Physicians are the perfect candidates to take on the demanding role of health care leadership. But they will require leadership development, as little in the formative portions of their careers prepares them for many of the skills and responsibilities inherent in leadership.