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Do Entrepreneurs Learn From Their Experiences?

The Horizons Tracker

The entrepreneurial learning curve is often an extremely steep one, with entrepreneurs picking up the tools of the trade at a rapid pace as they try to grow their businesses. Research from Harvard Business School shows, however, that the learning curve may not be quick enough.

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Performance Review Strategies To Boost Employee Retention

Strategy Driven

Consider Learning Styles People learn differently, so assessments should also consider learning styles to be more value-adding in the long run. The idea is to eliminate learning curves so that they can make self-improvement. People can improve faster and grow with ongoing learning.

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RIP: Retired in Position

Lead Change Blog

All jobs have a learning curve—but as time progresses, and the skill is enhanced, the challenge of the job will lessen. Is there a function they would like to learn, such as project management? Per Gallup research, an astounding 70 percent of U.S. First, it would be necessary to understand what the employee loves to do.

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Leading Rookie Talent: The Tight Rope and the Safety Net

Leading Blog

BTS, a global consulting firm, developed a highly effective system for launching and securing rookie talent on high-stakes projects. 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.”

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Leading Rookie Talent: A Sizing Guide for Stretch Assignments

Leading Blog

For more junior staff, carve off a project that can be completed within two weeks, so the rookie gets immediate feedback and recognition. When people are at the bottom of a learning curve, start small and build a series of wins. When leaders offer a right-sized challenge, they spawn a success cycle.

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Don’t Let Your Deficiency Overwhelm Your Proficiency

Next Level Blog

When you’re new to a leadership role or new to an organization it can be a challenge to project the right amount of grounded confidence that you belong and can contribute. Have fun learning. Be gentle on yourself as you move through the learning curve. There’s always more to learn. That’s natural and normal.

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How Do I Find a Great Mentor?

Let's Grow Leaders

Ask what you can do to be helpful to them– even if it’s rolling up your sleeves and pitching in on a project they’re doing. What advice do you have for accelerating my learning curve on those? What do you know now that you wish you learned sooner? Bring Conversation Starters.

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