We are tasked with creating great leaders—often without great resources! One way to gauge how significant the task will be is to complete this quick checklist. The results will give insight into what gaps you will have in creating and implementing talent development initiatives.
Part of our role as Talent Management professionals is to close the gaps between the performance we desire in our organizations and the performance that currently exists. We do this with limited time, funds and support. PPS International Limited has created a tool that matches the reasons and causes of performance gaps to potential solutions. […]
Sometimes as an instructional designer it is easier to edit than it is to create. Many times we have a need to develop a skill or capability in others, but don’t know the best way to structure the learning and development experience. For those who need a jump-start, we offer some learning design frameworks—options for your […]
This video shows an example of how to use interpersonal acumen to have a more inclusive conversation with someone of another Interaction Style.
Acknowledgement is an important action for everyone to take. Whether it is feedback to a team member, reinforcement of an agreement that someone has met or encouragement for trying a new skill, this quick reference tool is a great reminder of how to give meaningful and supportive feedback.
Development planning isn’t always a seamless, easy process. Sometimes—and especially in self-directed situations—individuals have difficulty knowing what to develop, how to best develop, and who to ask for support. We’ve created a thinking prompt tool that can be used by leaders and others as they create specific, actionable and relevant. Thinking Prompts for Development Planning
An overview interview between co-founders of PPS International Limited, Alex Grimshaw and Kelly Fairbairn, of the Communication Cycle and its importance in leadership.
Alex Grimshaw of PPS International Limited, and SyNet Americas describes how leaders benefit from the program “Mastering Personal Leadership”
Seventy-five percent of the people with whom we deal have preferences different from our own. It is important to be flexible and tailor speech, body language and approach so that others become more open to listen and accept ideas. This is especially important in critical business situations, during the sales process, problem solving, working on […]
Alex Grimshaw of PPS International Limited and SyNet Americas discusses the difference between transactional and transformational leadership, as presented in the program, “Mastering Personal Leadership”
