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What is unconscious bias?

Unconscious bias occurs when you make spontaneous judgments about people or situations based on your past experiences, culture, background, or exposure to media. It often manifests itself as an impression or gut feeling that shapes your perception, often in ways that are hard to articulate. These hidden preferences or prejudices can affect nearly every decision you make. Is unconscious bias bad? Unconscious bias is not

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Train-the-trainer program updates and enhancements

ELI’s train-the-trainer program teaches facilitation skills and delivers content that has been tested and refined over time. While the core of the training has remained consistent, the delivery models and features continue to evolve with technology. Here are some of the latest developments in the CIC program … Pre-Certification Improvements The ELI Certified Instructor Community™ (CIC) team has been working on making it easier and

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Six ways to help senior leaders see the value of training

Ask senior leaders in your company to attend a day-long training session and they’ll likely tell you they’d rather go to the dentist. Why? Because most training programs have a reputation…it’s boring, it doesn’t benefit my team or my department, and it’s not the best use of my time. How can your training overcome that attitude and instill some excitement in your leaders? Here’s how…

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What is the number one issue that can derail your M&A deal?

Mergers and acquisitions are a common growth strategy for companies. During the due diligence period, most of the analysis revolves around the financials of the company, but a more subtle issue could be what derails the deal. What issue presents the biggest challenge to completing a deal? Corporate Culture. Why Culture Matters Corporate culture may not seem like an obvious roadblock to a merger, but

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Cost vs. stickiness and how to judge the value of your training

It’s estimated that US companies spend $164.2 billion on training and learning programs. That’s more than $1,500 per employee. Sadly, only 10-20% of what employees learn during that training is actually implemented. “Stickiness” is a critical component of any training program and the truest way to measure success. Regardless of the cost, the ultimate goal should be for employees to remember, and demonstrate, the lessons

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How to make corporate training impact corporate culture

The key to impacting corporate culture through training is to establish and communicate a consistent message. It takes repeated exposure of a consistent message to make your training truly “sticky.” Keep your materials and approach fresh, but always convey the same core message. That sounds like a great plan, but how do you actually accomplish this? Show them you are serious In a typical work

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