Change Notes #28 – March 17, 2021
Welcome to another Change Notes newsletter. Everywhere we look, things are springing forward it seems. From the clock to the pace of COVID vaccinations and a whole host of other developments, our world is starting to feel different…and this time for the better! Here are a few of the things we’ve found this week from the worlds of change leadership, L&D, project management, and anything else that helps us #WorkBetter. Thanks for reading!
THE SKILLS OBSESSION: DESIGNING THE SKILLS FUTURE
Lisa Kay Solomon of the Stanford d.school talks about why she thinks building relationships and learning from others is valuable, why she thinks learning is the currency of possibility, and how the Stanford d.school has migrated from teaching a process to teaching abilities and identifying those 8 design abilities.
https://redthreadresearch.com/skills-obsession-podcast-episode-1/
Creating a post-pandemic recovery for women in the workplace
COVID-19 has pushed working women to the point where many have dropped out. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Diane Brady speaks with McKinsey senior partners Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee about the devastating impact of COVID-19 on working women and how employers can help make the new normal sustainable.
Free Yourself from Overwork
Have you ever found that no matter how many hours you put in, it never seems to be enough? For most of us, as we feel stress or pressure at work, we put in more hours. This hustle fallacy is a widespread belief in our culture—if we just work harder, put in more hours, and grind a little harder, we can get ahead. You can escape from the hustle fallacy and free yourself to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. It all begins with changing your mindset.
New inclusive features in Microsoft Teams and more
This week, Microsoft announced exciting new capabilities—from more flexibility in how you view, present and participate in meetings, to more voice commands, to apps that help you learn about built-in inclusive features—that will make everyone more productive and workplaces more inclusive. Learn more here.
Do You Have an Inclusive Digital Learning Strategy?
With the rapid shift to online learning, we can’t forget the need to be inclusive of all our learners no matter what their needs may be. Here are a few great resources to help you as you consider your strategies for making your online learning efforts as inclusive as possible.
About the Author: Mike Taylor
With over two decades of real-life, in-the-trenches experience designing and delivering learning experiences, Mike Taylor understands that effective learning isn’t about the latest fad or trendy new tools. Known for his practical, street-savvy style, Mike is a regular and highly-rated speaker at industry events and consults on organizational learning design and technology at Change 4 Growth in Columbus, Ohio. Mike holds an MBA degree from Ohio University and a master’s degree in educational technology from San Diego State University.