In a previous blog post, we described how self-management is a critical skill for high-performing individuals who are engaged and motivated. If this isn’t happening naturally, how do you achieve this? A good way to steer this type of performance begins with proper coaching. Coaching through real-time conversations versus scheduled annual performance reviews helps create… Read more »
A new season of hiring means welcoming lots of new members to the team. Change can be challenging, so it’s important to focus on creating a long-term plan for your new hire’s success within your organization. This helps build an employee development framework for both you and the individual so they can make a smooth… Read more »
Higher education costs are at an all-time high, and every student is counting on their future career to help them out of student loan debt. In today’s job market, however, it takes 3 to 6 months for these individuals to secure employment after graduation. Americans are currently suffocating in more than $1.5 Trillion of student… Read more »
The office environment can be a challenging place. You have to deal with all kinds of personalities at any given time, you see things that are broken but lack the resources or influence to fix them, and, often, people who don’t understand your work are there to tell you how to do it. But, we… Read more »
Mental toughness is a unique quality found in elite athletes that allows them to maintain fortitude under stressful conditions. But mental toughness isn’t something that’s found only in athletics. The same traits that make an elite athlete also make for outstanding performers in the workplace. By targeting and developing 6 specific personality traits, you can… Read more »
Training and development play a critical role in important business outcomes like employee retention, professional development, and hiring processes like on-boarding. However, training and development is also a vital piece of workplace culture and employee engagement. Though it can be overlooked, employees need training and development catered to their individual personalities and learning habits. How… Read more »
We recently released a whitepaper on mental toughness and how it differentiates top NCAA Division 1 and professional athletes. To read the full whitepaper, click here. Otherwise, we’ve got a short and sweet recap summary for you below. Athletic Ability Isn’t Enough The chances of athletes making it to the “big leagues” is slim to… Read more »
Growth and development aren’t always the top priorities of a business, but it could be just what they need. An employee development plan is beneficial for both employees and their employers. Before you implement a plan, you need to discover what skill gaps your workplace has. Use these five ways to help determine where those… Read more »
Coaching is a form of development in which a person supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance. Just like in any sport, the workplace needs coaches to be successful. 45% of HR professionals believe coaching is essential in their organization, and 93% of managers… Read more »
Great leaders often have several traits in common. We tend to see characteristics like strong communication, a positive attitude and a sense of integrity on the short list. But, where does self-awareness come into play? This attribute is often overlooked in leaders, but here at Caliper, we argue that this characteristic can make or break… Read more »
