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The Future Learning Organisation

Posted by Vanessa Gavan

Sep 16, 2015 1:56:00 PM

 

Traditional corporate learning doesn’t leave much to the imagination. The usual classroom-led courses and 70-20-10 mindset are familiar reminders of what corporate learning means to most employees. During these learning experiences, we hope that employees take away as much knowledge as possible and utilize it to make them not only better performers, but better human beings. All good intentions aside, this learning strategy often fails to truly shift an employee’s way of thinking. It is necessary for companies to get creative, get collaborative, and turn learning on its head.

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Topics: Competitive Advantage, Leadership Development Lessons, Tips, Leadership, Maximus International, Employee Learning, Employee Development

3 things business people can learn from elite athletes

Posted by maximusinternational

Jan 30, 2014 10:33:00 PM

If the Australian Open has taught us anything this year, it’s that resilience and perseverance are the keys to success. Chinese athlete Li Na’s win in the Women’s Final after two failed attempts proves as much.

But can the keys to success in sport be of any help in the world of business? Absolutely!

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Topics: Maximus Melbourne, Leadership Development Lessons, General Business, Tips, Maximus, Leadership, Maximus International, Maximus People and Authors

Top Ten Blog Posts of 2013

Posted by maximusinternational

Jan 16, 2014 1:54:00 AM

Among all the terrific posts we published last year, be sure not to miss the most-read articles of 2013.

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Topics: strategy books, Competitive Advantage, succession plan, Resources, Sales Training, trends, Senior Leadership, Leadership Development Lessons, Organisational Development, Strategy, Harvard Professor Mills, General Business, Tips, Maximus, overcoming fears, Maximus Breakfast, Business, Customer Centricity, Leadership, maximus recommends, change, Leadership in Crisis, How To, Peter Bregman, Harvard, Maximus International, Maximus People and Authors

How to Audit your Business Strategy

Posted by maximusinternational

Sep 14, 2013 12:54:00 AM

“The real challenge in crafting strategy lies in detecting subtle discontinuities that may undermine a business in the future.” – Henry Mintzberg

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Topics: Resources, Strategy, General Business, Tips, Maximus, How To, Maximus International

How to be a Better Leader in Times of Crisis

Posted by maximusinternational

Jun 12, 2013 4:03:00 AM

Leading in times of crisis and uncertainty is something with which many organisations are grappling. In this article, we challenge you to think more deeply about individual and organisational leadership through the tragic case of the Mann Gulch Fire before outlining six leadership development lessons you can use now to improve your leadership capability.

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Topics: Leadership Development Lessons, Tips, Leadership, Leadership in Crisis