I have long found that the best way to spread the word about experiential learning is through people: People’s experiences in using experiential learning to lead, handle change, communicate, relate, and succeed. When I decided to join the ranks of
As you mentor your employees to develop their skills or improve their performance, you can set them up for success by motivating the learning process with feedback. Feedback is an essential driver of experiential learning and development. We are
Mentoring has its built-in challenges. In order to be a great mentor, you have to have a connection with your mentee. You don’t have to be best friends, but you should at least be on the same page to be
We at the Institute for Experiential Learning are involved in helping individuals, teams, and organizations learn how to learn. Naturally, we are curious about what it takes to create the space and environment that fosters learning and development. In order
Gender diversity is a driver for success, reports Turban, Wu and Zhang in Harvard Business Review. If this is true, why are women under-represented in some STEM professions? To answer this question, we consulted with Kathleen Buse, PhD, Director, Women’s
Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent more than 25 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the
As the CEO of a tech company, Steve’s highly specialized expertise provided a solid base for strategy decisions, but he was at a loss when it came to leading and motivating the people who helped to make the company successful.
As a leader, do you ever feel like your habits automatically engage to turn a new experience into an old pattern of response? If so, you might consider using a surprising approach to personal and professional development: learning from experience.
Tom Friedman, the New York Times columnist and author, believes the rate of change has become so rapid that it now outpaces our current ability to adapt. In order to manage during this disorienting instability leaders need to learn faster
