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Author: Derek Smith

Training & Development Industry Researcher | Derek researches, discusses, and writes about the impacts of employee learning on organizations and individuals. He regularly interviews L&D and HR professionals, sharing their insight on trends and best practices that help organizations create stronger training programs, and help to grow their employees and their business.
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5 Steps for Overcoming Resistance to Change in the Workplace
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When employees are resistant to change, a manager's approach to the conversation matters - here's how...
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Get Started with Emotional Intelligence Training in Your Organization
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Emotional intelligence development is tough, but the benefits are undeniable. In this article, we break down...
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Improving Sales Performance: A Guide to Sales Growth Through Training
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Rather than searching for sales superstars, learn how to adopt a growth mindset to improve long-term...
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Today’s Best Methods for Employee Training Effectiveness and Results
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By understanding learning science, employee development gets easier. Here are several highly effective training methods for...
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Investing in Employees: Why Training Is Important
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Investing in your people is one of the best business decisions you could ever make -...
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How Continuous Learning Helps Your Organization Adapt and Thrive
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When employees become stuck in their ways, organizations stagnate - here's how to avoid that by...
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Leading a Safe and Effective Workforce Re-Entry
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Is your company getting ready to go back to the workplace? Check out this article and...
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4 Skills for a Smooth Transition as Employees Re-enter the Workplace
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Is your workplace preparing for re-entry after COVID-19? Focus learning resources on these four skills to...
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Helping Your Employees Through Layoff Scares
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If your employees are worried about their job security during the pandemic, here are several tips...
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Training Employees Remotely: Tips for Moving Your Program Online
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These tips will help you quickly and easily transition to online training if many or all...
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Prepare for Your State’s Anti-Harassment Compliance Requirements
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With ongoing legislative changes in individual states, know how to prepare your organization with anti-harassment training.
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Creative Employee Engagement Ideas That Actually Work
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Employee engagement is complicated, so while there aren't any quick fixes, there are some practical ways...