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How New Managers Can Build a Team

Updated November 2025 by Jessica Genereaux Taking over an established team as a new manager is a challenge, especially if the team is not performing well. It’s a team you didn’t build, with members you didn’t choose, but it’s up to you to make it work when history shows the going has been rocky at […]

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Is Extreme Team Building Right for Your Company?

By Jessica Genereaux Business Incentives says nothing motivates employees like incentive travel, but how extreme will they go? Given the grim stats on employee engagment, are American companies willing to extend incentives beyond the sales team and top staff when subordinates could use a boost? Given that  70 percent of American workers feel detached from […]

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10 Ideas for Community Service Team Building

Giving Back When employees give back to the community, they’re not just taking a break from work—they’re connecting with a company that values people over profit. Service projects strengthen bonds inside and outside the workplace, linking employees with local communities in meaningful ways. Corporate trainers continue to rely on interactive team-building to build those connections. […]

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Clear Communication Key to Successful Change

Updated November 2025 Change isn’t always easy, even when you’re among the leaders promoting new strategies to improve your business. In times of organizational change, clear leadership communication is essential. A lack of communication—or worse, confusing or inconsistent signals from leadership—can disrupt daily operations and derail progress. The following tips can help leaders communicate effectively […]

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Trends in Corporate Training 2025

Updated November 2025 By Jessica Genereaux The corporate training environment in 2025 is shifting as today’s workforce reflects a wider range of cultures, generations, and learning styles. Employees expect training that’s practical, inclusive, and designed for real results. Here are five trends shaping how organizations build stronger, more adaptable teams. Motivated employees also take an […]

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Why Diversity Matters

Updated November 2025 HBR on DEI Rollbacks Researchers in 2025 continue to spotlight persistent flaws in DEI programs, such as disconnects from everyday workflows and vague guidance on applying lessons to hiring or team dynamics. As Edward Chang notes, “A lot of training talks about different concepts, but it’s not clear to employees or managers […]

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Why Diversity Training Fails

HBR.org on DEI Rollbaks In 2025, as U.S. companies navigate DEI rollbacks amid economic pressures, they’re still funneling billions annually into diversity training programs and policies—far outpacing the $8 billion mark from prior years. Mission statements and job ads overflow with inclusion promises, but research consistently shows these efforts yield minimal long-term impact on workplace […]

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