Written by Ed King, Head of Insights and Analytics at KWI Communications Why do some department or team leads always seem to get the headcount or budget that they ask for while you don’t? It can’t possibly be the PowerPoints you worked tirelessly on to present all the amazing things you and your team have…
By Annie Mullins, Head of Talent The challenges facing businesses the last few years have affected investment in learning and development opportunities. While some organizations value training and development more than ever, others have decided to reduce their budgets. According to a 2022 learning and development survey conducted by Training magazine and Wilson Learning Worldwide…
Originally published in PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics on Sept. 1, 2022. By Leah Gladu Thanks to the rabbit hole that is the internet, you’ll never have a shortage of inspiration when it comes to learning. Just Google “quotes about learning” and you’ll discover that learning “only stops at death” and “keeps you young.” As trite as some…
Originally published in PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics on Feb. 1, 2022. By Leah Gladu As someone who committed to a career in communications over 20 years ago, I’ll be the first to advocate for the power of a good story. In fact, storytelling has become so central to our profession that it’s a bit of a buzzword…
Originally published in PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics on Jan. 1, 2022. By Celia Willis After almost two years of emails beginning with some iteration of “In these challenging times…,” I’m ready to talk about what’s next. It’s important to acknowledge the challenges we’ve faced, but after months of dwelling, I am exhausted. The heavy weight of burnout…
Recently KWI CEO Celia Willis was invited to chat with Atlanta Business RadioX about community, communication and the challenges facing businesses today. She shared perspectives on topics like the Great Resignation, what it takes to maintain a healthy culture, effective leadership development and more. During the interview, Celia referenced the biggest pitfall of organizational management:…
Originally published in PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics on Aug. 1, 2021. By Celia Willis When I reflect on the last 17 months, I find the same refrain echoing in my mind: Are we out of the woods yet? As we begin to emerge, slowly and cautiously, into the clearing, the irreversible impact of the past year…
By Jessica Merrill Though some employees are slowly starting to return to their offices, most are still working from home, and they likely will be for the foreseeable future. While many workers have craved this kind of workplace flexibility for years, it brings new challenges for leaders. Even the most seasoned managers have struggled with…
By Anna Morris From higher profitability and retention rates to better leadership development and increased employee engagement, the evidence is clear: mentorship programs are highly effective. But are they really worth the investment? Consider this: a Gallup poll of more than 1 million U.S. workers found that 75% of employees who voluntarily left a job…
By Jessica Merrill Laying a foundation for your organization by developing solid leaders is always worth the investment. But why is it that only 10% of CEOs believe that their leadership development initiatives have a clear business impact? It’s because there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all leadership program. Every company is different. Every…