Vintage Is In: 5 Old Skills You Still Need As new technology saturates the world, old skills are forgotten or lost. We stopped learning the typewriter because we have the computer; we moved away from the telegraph and towards the telephone. But with the introduction of new technology, we often forget to practice and master… Read more »
Lately, millennials (those born between 1980 and 1994) have been a hot topic, with conversations ranging from their impact on consumer trends to their work habits. However, those born in Generation Z—typically described as those born after 1995, who can’t remember life before the internet—are reaching maturity. The oldest of the generation are starting to… Read more »
Old-school educators may despise educational technology because they are used to conventional teaching methods, but teachers who have tried using modern tools cannot deny that they enable them to connect with their students better than ever. If you are a teacher who hasn’t started using educational technology tools, then you need to do something about… Read more »
It is expected that by 2017 all school-aged children will have undergone a major educational shift: going from textbook to tablet in the classroom. This switch is just one way Generation Z is becoming more technologically savvy than ever. Gen Z, those born after 1995, have never known life without the Internet. Changing to a… Read more »
Last month, I shared why becoming a values-based culture is good for business. But knowing something is the right thing to do and accomplishing it are two different steps. Once an organization realizes they want to focus on building and cultivating a values-based culture, they need to put an action plan in place to accomplish… Read more »
In 1930 Albert Einstein discovered the world’s most well-known equation: E= MC2, a fundamental relationship between mass and energy that is constant throughout the universe. Here’s another universal equation that we use each day: V=Q/P This is the Value Equation, and it states simply that VALUE is equal to QUALITY divided by PRICE. The higher… Read more »
To most safety professionals the process of assessing workplace risk involves hazard analysis: hazard identification, selection of controls, and audit to assure the controls are in place and adequate, etc. In fact, in the latest edition of On The Practice Of Safety, by Fred Manuelle, when I was scanning the index for “risk assessment” content… Read more »
Everyone wants to be happy. There are countless ideas about what happiness is and how we can get more of it. Experts are now talking about the idea of “the science of happiness,” which suggests that we can identify exactly what it takes to be happy and then simply do just that. As “the science… Read more »
The way in which learning occurs in organizations has changed tremendously and with this evolution comes a new focus for L & D professionals. In many organizations the role of the training professional has transformed; no longer focused on delivering training, today’s L&D professional is now a facilitator of learning who also serves as an… Read more »
We’ve all been there. The phone rings in the car. You have a Bluetooth device and feel good about being hands-free so you answer it. And talk on the phone until we arrive at your destination, yet can’t fully recollect each turn took to get there. Or, you’re running late to a really important meeting… Read more »
Arianna Huffington had a rude awakening when she woke up with several face injuries due to exhaustion and lack of sleep. As an influential media mogul, Huffington realized it was time to take a step back and make several significant changes in her life. In her widely acclaimed personal and professional development book Thrive: The… Read more »
So what is a values-based culture and why should companies strive to become one? Well, to answer that question, let’s go back to the definitions of organizational mission and vision. The organizational vision is a statement of the future. For example, Hilton Worldwide says they want to “fill the earth with the light and warmth… Read more »
Howdy, my name is Tim Greve, and I couldn’t be happier to join the OpenSesame team. Who remembers the Nike basketball posters? Iceman, The Supreme Court, Moses? How about the original Apple “Think Different” TV spot? I LOVE that stuff! As a life long Portlander, I have spent a considerable amount of time in different… Read more »
Your Millennial employees are so techy, they’ll just learn organically. Wait, what? Discussing generational stereotypes and the need to conduct training across all groups. Make sure to check your assumptions. One of the awesome things about hiring Millennials is that you can save a fortune in technical training costs. After all, they practically came out… Read more »
Goal-setting is often the key to success and productivity but sometimes it’s hard to tell when goals are realistic and reachable, both for a company and individuals. Setting goals and objectives that are unrealistic, too vague, or for teams that are unable to work together is a waste of time and can actually hurt morale.… Read more »
Human beings today need access to online courses delivered within a culture of learning to adapt to our evolving and increasingly complex scenery of work. We’re in a computational world now, witnessing the unprecedented rise of smart machines, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and automation. Look at what’s taken place in the western world in the last… Read more »
When purchasing a new car or picking up dinner at the local take-out restaurant, people look for value. Those sorts of purchasing decisions are ones over which individuals have control, but sometimes, especially in the workplace, employees are simply directed – or strongly encouraged – to take action. Yet, before they “buy” (an idea, a… Read more »
Hello! My name is Emma Holland and I am absolutely thrilled to join the OpenSesame community as their new Office Wrangler! Northwest truly is best, and I am happy to be working for such an incredible local company. Before starting with OpenSesame, I was a bit of an adventurous nomad and spent my time working… Read more »
Entering into the world of human resources can be a daunting undertaking. You are a key stakeholder for recruiting, training, retaining, and developing your employee workforce. Your responsibilities can become overwhelming unless you break through your challenges to reveal your inner superhero. Human resource superheroes tend to be the first in line for a salary… Read more »
Peruse most any business publication or take a look at survey data of industry executives and you’ll see that senior leaders cite innovation, agility, and adeptness at change management to be of paramount importance as their organizations seek a competitive advantage in today’s fast-paced economy. Of course the ability to innovate or navigate change doesn’t… Read more »
