Commentary & Opinion

Reskilling: Radical or realistic?
Penn Foster research shows that the concept and story of “radical reskilling” may be more complex than the tales of success that often find their way into the news.

The hybrid workforce: More than simply being virtual
As we continue to develop and hone our hybrid workforce models, it’s critical that we consistently create learning experiences that resonate with our workforces, wherever and whenever our employees are learning.

Hybrid skills are ascendant in the post-pandemic talent economy
We now face a tight labor market with fewer resources to pull from when it comes to human capital.

5 ways L&D teams can contribute toward making organizations agile
Learning and development teams play a key role in developing agility in organizations as influencers of employee mindset and workplace culture.

Servant leadership in the changing workforce: Qualities of effective hybrid leaders
Experts see servant leadership as the most effective model for today’s world, and for teams with remote employees or hybrid teams with increased flexibility, it’s never been more important.

Guiding your organization through change is easy — transitioning is the real challenge
Change is not the culprit. The real challenge people are struggling with is the transition process.

6 learning strategies to address pandemic-triggered trends
The changes ushered in by COVID-19 impacted the learning and development industry in many ways. Here are six strategies that will reshape corporate learning in 2022.

Coaching for post-COVID conversations: Working through the friction, fears and fiction
The call on leaders to be more engaged, curious and present with their employees and teams has never been greater.

Creating and communicating your leadership point of view
When you share your leadership point of view with team members and colleagues, you’ll build close, trusting connections that will help you, them and your organization flourish together.

Using self-coaching to help you to cope and grow
As a learning leader, adopting the skill of self-coaching can help you manage stress better, as well as help you to grow personally and professionally.

Now is the moment to democratize leadership development
A look into the Center for Creative Leadership’s virtual expansion of its flagship Leadership Development Program.

Virtual learning after the pandemic
With a sense of urgency, we need to make sure virtual learning delivers results for those who support it, expect it and even demand it.

Boundaries and priorities: An equation for a successful work-life blend
Setting boundaries and establishing priorities were almost always daily practices for the women who not only coped, but thrived amid the personal and professional challenges of the pandemic.
In our hybrid world of learning, it’s time to enable better choices
As many organizations evolve to a blend of remote and in-office experiences, learning leaders can now design for the benefits of a hybrid environment and enable choice to improve learning.
Leadership is hard: A guide to navigating relatable leadership challenges
Leadership is not a destination or a task to be mastered. It’s an ongoing journey, and you are not alone.