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Why 95% of AI rollouts fail and what L&D leaders can do about it
Companies are pouring resources into AI, yet capability gaps hold employees back from using it effectively.
The frontline manager effect: Why some teams thrive while others burn out
Workplace community is too often dismissed as an HR initiative, when in reality it’s the key to driving business results through frontline employee performance.
4 requirements for high performance
Why talent alone isn’t enough to achieve your goals.
Making L&D business-critical: Talent development strategies that work
A playbook for L&D leaders who want to drive growth, not just deliver training
Big Think+ introduces updated Learner and Discussion Guides, now in 15 languages
Breaking barriers: seamless learning across languages and platforms.
The rise of the lanager: Why leadership and management can’t be split
Having a vision isn’t enough to be an effective leader.
The 6 disciplines of strategic thinking
Honing your skills as a strategic thinker does more than solve problems as they appear; it can be a fast track to the top.
Big Think+ launches Interests & Role-Based Recommendations
Turn onboarding insights into personalized learning journeys with Big Think+ recommendations.
The leadership trends that will shape 2025
AI, anxiety, and emotional intelligence are on learners’ minds as they prepare to tackle the new year.
4 steps to design e-learning programs at scale
4 things you should consider before launching your next global learning program.
Daniel Goleman: Why emotional intelligence may be the number one indicator of organizational success
Today’s technology presents unique challenges for social awareness and relationship management at work, making emotional intelligence all the more critical.
Flipping the script on leader feedback: Why leaders need feedback too
New research from Big Think+ shows that leaders crave more feedback on their leadership and management skills.
Introducing Big Think+ Analytics: Real-time analytics for your learning programs
With our new Analytics feature, you can easily identify trends and success metrics to maximize your learning program’s effectiveness.
Feedback fitness: How to cultivate this foundation of team growth
Much like a muscle, providing effective feedback is an asset leaders can develop over time with focus, consistent effort and commitment.
The feedback frights: Why something so important to growth seems so difficult
New research from Big Think+ sheds light on why employees can find the act of providing feedback to be intimidating, and how L&D can ease this fear by elevating feedback beyond pure evaluation.
3 key takeaways from ATD 2024
ATD 2024 challenged us to make moments of recovery part of our daily practice. Here’s how each keynote speaker advised finding that balance.
The leadership scaries — what’s holding back your leadership pool may surprise you
New research from Big Think+ on what scares your future leaders.
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