Onboarding: Some Assembly Required

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My 4-year old nephew, Logan, is obsessed with "As Seen on TV" products. Really obsessed. How many 4-year olds do you know cash in their piggy banks to buy a Pocket Hose Ultra? Well, that's Logan. Love this little guy:We were shopping for his birthday present recently, and perused the toy and the "As Seen … Continue reading Onboarding: Some Assembly Required

3 Things a Flat Tire Reminded Me About How Young People Learn

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Last week, I had the ever-so-joyous pleasure of a flat tire. Who doesn't LOVE that?(The photo above was clearly taken before I made it to the tire place for a replacement the next morning!)I was driving with my son, Matt, when it happened. While I am grateful it happened in a place when we were … Continue reading 3 Things a Flat Tire Reminded Me About How Young People Learn

One Thing a Manager Can Say to Build a New Employee’s Confidence

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Onboarding is a big responsibility, hiring manager. It's not enough to make sure a new employee has completed her paperwork and her direct deposit set up - you need to think about a number of other things: Training her for the role...integrating her with the rest of the team...introducing her to key stakeholders and vendors...showing … Continue reading One Thing a Manager Can Say to Build a New Employee’s Confidence

5 Onboarding Challenges Hiring Managers Face (and how to overcome them)

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Let's face it, hiring managers: Onboarding a new employee is a tall order. Its importance is acknowledged by most, but busy managers often struggle with providing a solid experience for their newest team members. I know, I can get a little preachy with hiring managers sometimes...like here, here and here (to name a few!). But today, I'm … Continue reading 5 Onboarding Challenges Hiring Managers Face (and how to overcome them)

#OneSimpleThing – Stop Procrastinating!

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I don't know about you, but I am an expert procrastinator. I was thinking about this over the weekend as I was completing a project I have been putting off for awhile. I finished the project, and was equally relieved for finishing and frustrated with myself for putting it off for so long in the first place. … Continue reading #OneSimpleThing – Stop Procrastinating!

Disruptive Onboarding?

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The expression "Disruptive Innovation" has been all over the interwebs lately. Are you familiar with the concept? It was first coined by Clayton Christensen, a Harvard Business School professor. According to Christensen's website, Disruptive Innovation "describes a process by which a product or service takes root initially in simple applications at the bottom of a … Continue reading Disruptive Onboarding?

#OneSimpleThing – Give a Hand

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  It's Monday, y'all! For this week's #OneSimpleThing installment, we're giving some thought on how you can help your boss. Yep, your boss. You might be wondering why our focus is on the boss today, when our #OneSimpleThing focus is on finding your passion and developing yourself. Well, your direct supervisor is a gateway to … Continue reading #OneSimpleThing – Give a Hand

Does that make sense? 3 Tips for Asking Questions During a Session

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"Does that make sense?" The other day, I was talking with a colleague who had observed a training class being led at her workplace. She noticed that the two facilitators asked that very question many, many times throughout the course of the session. On the surface, maybe we'd think that's a good thing - they … Continue reading Does that make sense? 3 Tips for Asking Questions During a Session

#OneSimpleThing – Who Ya Gonna Call?

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(Admit it, you've got the song running through your head now, don't you? #SorryNotSorry) Happy Monday! Here is the second installment of the #OneSimpleThing series. In case you missed last week's post, the purpose of this series is to spark creativity, kickstart new ideas, overcome burnout and focus on your own development. Whether you're a … Continue reading #OneSimpleThing – Who Ya Gonna Call?

Tech Tools for Training

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Here's an exciting little nugget: I was thrilled to contribute an article for this month's issue of T+D magazine. The topic? "Tech Tools for Training". As a longtime supporter of using cell phones and other devices in training sessions, this was a fun topic to explore. The article includes 8 easy-to-use apps and tools, as well as suggestions … Continue reading Tech Tools for Training