Is there something about your mentor’s background or skill set that you want to learn? What advice do you have for accelerating my learning curve on those? What do you know now that you wish you learned sooner? Career & Learning how do I find a mentor Mentoring MORE
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The book will take years off your learning curve and provide seven succinct actions to take. Author Jill Griffin in her new book, "EARN YOUR SEAT ON A CORPORATE BOARD: 7 Actions to Build Your Career, Elevate Your Leadership, and Expand Your Influence," said "You know, being on a corporate board is leadership at the highest level. A well-run business can change the world, and that starts at the top. MORE
For today''s knowledge workers, constant learning is more valuable than mastery. Why does a lack of experience drive some people through a discomfort zone and up a learning curve toward new frontiers? To build something new, they must be willing to explore, to learn, to fail, and to improvise. Source: Liz Wiseman: Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. When is not knowing more valuable than knowing? . MORE
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It's all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. You've stopped learning something new every day. MORE
People interrupt each other, laugh, learn and venture out of their comfort zones. Where Are You On The Curve? Johnson shares this insightful S-curve derived from research on innovation. No more steep learning curves, no extreme challenges – just another day at the office. MORE
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Remember – “Mentoring, at it’s best, is a magical elixir which shaves years off your learning curve through mistakes unmade.” In many cases, demonstrating a familiarity for the job’s subject matter and a commitment to continue learning makes a big difference. MORE
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I don’t follow my own advice here often enough, but I’ve learned if my gut is telling me to “keep a tight rein on my tongue”, it’s likely to be a Biblical conviction. I’ve learned – the hard way – no one will protect my calendar as well as me. MORE
Any meaningful AND significant pursuit will involve a huge learning curve. Some pursuits are “safer” than others as your long struggle can be private before you ultimately expose yourself in public. MORE
Coaches can provide targeted, objective feedback and skill-training to shorten your learning curve and help you make rapid progress with your leadership challenges. How You Grow Tall. Last week I traveled to San Francisco to speak at a conference. I took an extra day to visit the famous California Coast Redwoods. I’d read about them and seen many pictures, but the reality of standing beside the tallest living things on the planet was astounding. MORE
If you think you shouldn’t say it…don’t – I often don’t follow my own advice here, but I’ve learned if my gut is telling me to “keep a tight rein on my tongue”, it’s likely to be a Biblical conviction. MORE
It wouldn’t be enough to change the nurses’ workstations, show them where the crash cart is, and expect they would overcome the learning curve eventually. A fellow change practitioner recently shared the story of a friend who is a health care consultant. MORE
We can expect with most changes there will be a learning curve: a temporary productivity loss and some discomfort as people learn new behaviors and skills. As change agents, we tend to believe our change initiatives are worthwhile and important. MORE
I have been coaching and training business executives for over 20 years and I find the high performers demonstrate a common need to continuously raise the learning bar to stay ahead of the competition. Have you created a continuous learning culture? MORE
Some customers for certain applications may need to be retrained to deal w/ frequent releases, but SaaS models have eased that learning curve. There was probably a brief feeling of satisfaction, hopefully a validation from the customer that you delivered what they wanted, and your team learned a thing or two about how effective they are at deploying and testing the changes that were delivered with the release. MORE
In addition, onboarding can become more efficient with a faster learning curve established for new employees. The social media revolution has changed the way people interact in their personal lives, and now it is inevitably changing the way they collaborate and connect in the workplace. MORE
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Managers express irritation when efficiency slides as employees experience a learning curve. Organizations have a way of maintaining the status quo through reinforcing the old way of doing things and discouraging the new way. MORE
What I learned within a short span of time is that titles and org charts are invisible to the definition of leadership. That means taking a dive into the center and learning my way through regardless of title, how high my office walls are, or status on the org chart. MORE
In my case, it motivated me to learn. I took my studies seriously, but the feeling that I had a lot to learn persisted well after graduation and for another ten years, until I earned my Ph.D. But as they say, once you leave the classroom the real learning begins. MORE
The all-consuming outer game is obviously where most leaders spend most of their time, since the day-to-day requirements of the outer game are fierce and the learning curve is steep. MORE
This monumental effort to improve her condition took several years, and she learned some powerful skills along the way. Now she’s learning how to turn her healing skills into a new business. when I was 32, but most of what I know now I’ve learned since I turned 40. MORE
That is, 70% of an executive’s learning comes from job changes and actual work, 20% from others, and the remaining 10% from books, courses, and hardships. Back to the critical details—some things are best learned in formal programs.) Another complaint: Attempts to force everything into the 70-20-10 mold, as if one concept should rule decision making about program designs, learning and development budgets, and individual development plans." MORE
A S LEADERS we must learn and grow. Learn or Die : Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization by Edward D. Hess Learn or Die is a book everyone who is serious about learning and growth—personally or organizationally—should read. If you thought you were serious about it, Learn or Die will take you to a whole new level with tools, case studies, and insights that will challenge your commitment to learning. MORE
I’ve learned along the way to being a better leader that there are some things which simply keep leaders from being effective. I have had more than one hard learning curve in this area. I’ve learned “we’ve always done it this way” is rarely true. MORE
It's all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. You've stopped learning something new every day. MORE
Further steps would include: 1) Gen X and Boomers+ coming to the table asking, “What can I learn from you, Gen Y?” ” Followed by, “What would you like to learn from me?” If so, how are they most likely to have learned this? MORE
As a high potential, you’re expected to have a high degree of “learning agility” and will be expected quickly climb their learning curves and nail each new assignment. Yes, it’s important to perform at a level above your current level, and you’ll be expected to be learning and practicing new leadership behaviors. Most organizations have some kind of formal or informal succession planning process to identify their high potential (HIPO), or “fast track” talent. MORE
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This access has allowed them to shorten their learning curve, make quicker decisions on what’s important to them, find like-minded individuals in far-away places to collaborate with, and develop a deeper and wider vision for imagining a world they want to live in and be a part of creating. MORE
When we are stretched to our limits (and often beyond), we are forced to focus, and we learn fast – a mode I call “rookie smarts.”. Vice president and partner Dan Parisi said, “Our job is to move people from left to right, up a learning curve. When there’s a steep learning curve, you need to build a safety net under it.” They’ve learned to get comfortable asking others to be uncomfortable. MORE
Needing to close a knowledge gap quickly, hyper-learning kicks in, causing them to seek out guidance, experiment and get rapid feedback. In this environment, the ability to learn is far more critical than one’s accumulated knowledge. MORE
Therefore, bring in experienced key personnel with credible track records to minimize the learning curve promptly. Are you planning to start up a business with limited resources but wanting to hire the best people? MORE
Create space to learn. Our research has found that the most effective – and often the busiest – executives still carve out time for learning. Others keep a journal where they write down a few of the most interesting things they learn each day. MORE
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I was recently interviewed by Fast Company on the effectiveness of “curve ball questions” in the interview process. 5 Messages Oozing From Curve Balls. ” I’ve watched enough Little League to know that nothing feels more powerful than a curve ball.
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Needing to close a knowledge gap quickly, hyper-learning kicks in, causing them to seek out guidance, experiment and get rapid feedback. In this environment, the ability to learn is far more critical than one’s accumulated knowledge.
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People interrupt each other, laugh, learn and venture out of their comfort zones. Where Are You On The Curve? Johnson shares this insightful S-curve derived from research on innovation. No more steep learning curves, no extreme challenges – just another day at the office.
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With each new season in leadership there will be a learning curve. Learn. Make sure you have a vision worth following, learn to communicate well and do all you can to help people attain it. Leaders have to learn to pace themselves. Learn delegation.
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I don’t follow my own advice here often enough, but I’ve learned if my gut is telling me to “keep a tight rein on my tongue”, it’s likely to be a Biblical conviction. I’ve learned – the hard way – no one will protect my calendar as well as me.
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It wouldn’t be enough to change the nurses’ workstations, show them where the crash cart is, and expect they would overcome the learning curve eventually. A fellow change practitioner recently shared the story of a friend who is a health care consultant.
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I recognize that I have a long way to go in developing my own leadership skills, and I recognize that I have plenty to learn about leadership in general. What are some of the biggest learning curves you have had as a leader? This is a guest post by Tyler Crosson.
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It's all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. You've stopped learning something new every day.
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Mentoring, at it’s best, is a magical elixir which shaves years off your learning curve through mistakes unmade. Call me to learn more. Career & Learning Communication best in class mentoring strategies Mentoring mentoring experts mentoring keynotes
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Therefore, bring in experienced key personnel with credible track records to minimize the learning curve promptly. Are you planning to start up a business with limited resources but wanting to hire the best people?
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Coaches can provide targeted, objective feedback and skill-training to shorten your learning curve and help you make rapid progress with your leadership challenges. How You Grow Tall. Last week I traveled to San Francisco to speak at a conference. I took an extra day to visit the famous California Coast Redwoods. I’d read about them and seen many pictures, but the reality of standing beside the tallest living things on the planet was astounding.
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When we are stretched to our limits (and often beyond), we are forced to focus, and we learn fast – a mode I call “rookie smarts.”. Vice president and partner Dan Parisi said, “Our job is to move people from left to right, up a learning curve. When there’s a steep learning curve, you need to build a safety net under it.” They’ve learned to get comfortable asking others to be uncomfortable.
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The book will take years off your learning curve and provide seven succinct actions to take. Author Jill Griffin in her new book, "EARN YOUR SEAT ON A CORPORATE BOARD: 7 Actions to Build Your Career, Elevate Your Leadership, and Expand Your Influence," said "You know, being on a corporate board is leadership at the highest level. A well-run business can change the world, and that starts at the top.
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Some customers for certain applications may need to be retrained to deal w/ frequent releases, but SaaS models have eased that learning curve. There was probably a brief feeling of satisfaction, hopefully a validation from the customer that you delivered what they wanted, and your team learned a thing or two about how effective they are at deploying and testing the changes that were delivered with the release.
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We can expect with most changes there will be a learning curve: a temporary productivity loss and some discomfort as people learn new behaviors and skills. As change agents, we tend to believe our change initiatives are worthwhile and important.
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A S LEADERS we must learn and grow. Learn or Die : Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization by Edward D. Hess Learn or Die is a book everyone who is serious about learning and growth—personally or organizationally—should read. If you thought you were serious about it, Learn or Die will take you to a whole new level with tools, case studies, and insights that will challenge your commitment to learning.
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For today''s knowledge workers, constant learning is more valuable than mastery. Why does a lack of experience drive some people through a discomfort zone and up a learning curve toward new frontiers? To build something new, they must be willing to explore, to learn, to fail, and to improvise. Source: Liz Wiseman: Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. When is not knowing more valuable than knowing? .
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The all-consuming outer game is obviously where most leaders spend most of their time, since the day-to-day requirements of the outer game are fierce and the learning curve is steep.
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If you think you shouldn’t say it…don’t – I often don’t follow my own advice here, but I’ve learned if my gut is telling me to “keep a tight rein on my tongue”, it’s likely to be a Biblical conviction.
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No learning curve – the ability to go from 0 to 100% effectiveness instantaneously. As I sat on a plane yesterday on my way to facilitate a client workshop, I remembered the saying about how a plane has to take off against the wind.
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In addition, onboarding can become more efficient with a faster learning curve established for new employees. The social media revolution has changed the way people interact in their personal lives, and now it is inevitably changing the way they collaborate and connect in the workplace.
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Further steps would include: 1) Gen X and Boomers+ coming to the table asking, “What can I learn from you, Gen Y?” ” Followed by, “What would you like to learn from me?” If so, how are they most likely to have learned this?
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What I learned within a short span of time is that titles and org charts are invisible to the definition of leadership. That means taking a dive into the center and learning my way through regardless of title, how high my office walls are, or status on the org chart.
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This access has allowed them to shorten their learning curve, make quicker decisions on what’s important to them, find like-minded individuals in far-away places to collaborate with, and develop a deeper and wider vision for imagining a world they want to live in and be a part of creating.
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It's all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. You've stopped learning something new every day.
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Create space to learn. Our research has found that the most effective – and often the busiest – executives still carve out time for learning. Others keep a journal where they write down a few of the most interesting things they learn each day.
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Managers express irritation when efficiency slides as employees experience a learning curve. Organizations have a way of maintaining the status quo through reinforcing the old way of doing things and discouraging the new way.
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As a high potential, you’re expected to have a high degree of “learning agility” and will be expected quickly climb their learning curves and nail each new assignment. Yes, it’s important to perform at a level above your current level, and you’ll be expected to be learning and practicing new leadership behaviors. Most organizations have some kind of formal or informal succession planning process to identify their high potential (HIPO), or “fast track” talent.
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Any meaningful AND significant pursuit will involve a huge learning curve. Some pursuits are “safer” than others as your long struggle can be private before you ultimately expose yourself in public.
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We all want to learn. And there are 100 more experts to learn from. Now about the App’s user experience: The app is easy to use, has no learning curve and lives up to the promises made on their marketing website. What You Can Learn From a Difficult Boss.
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In my case, it motivated me to learn. I took my studies seriously, but the feeling that I had a lot to learn persisted well after graduation and for another ten years, until I earned my Ph.D. But as they say, once you leave the classroom the real learning begins.
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If concerns over learning curves and installation times are preventing you from automating your workflows and business processes, choose the right solution and put those fears to rest.
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During Gatton's nearly 30 years in business, she's found several areas that continuously surface for leaders to become more effective or for potential leaders to shorten the learning curve as they climb up the ladder.
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That is, 70% of an executive’s learning comes from job changes and actual work, 20% from others, and the remaining 10% from books, courses, and hardships. Back to the critical details—some things are best learned in formal programs.) Another complaint: Attempts to force everything into the 70-20-10 mold, as if one concept should rule decision making about program designs, learning and development budgets, and individual development plans."
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