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Developing People Using Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding

The 70-20-10 learning model is frequently used by many organisations to develop people. What the model says is that approximately 70% of ...

Radical Candor in Performance Conversations

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Performance Management

Radical Candor in Performance Conversations

Moving from ‘How’ to ‘Yes’ Questions Accountability begins at the very beginning with the goal and competencies-setting process. It is...

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Performance Management

Are You an Effective Team?

Reaching a state of high performance or high performing team is a process. It is a process of engaging the motivation of people and ...

Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Improve Critical Thinking

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Performance Management

Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Improve Critical Thinking

Another way that Bloom’s Taxonomy can be used in the workplace is to develop problem-solving skills.

Developing Critical Thinking in Leaders -Better foresight, insight and hindsight.

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Performance Management

Developing Critical Thinking in Leaders -Better foresight, insight and hindsight.

‘I knew this was coming and should have taken actions earlier!’ Taking actions turn insights into foresight.

Manager vs Coach – Using 4As to Tell, Coach or Mentor.

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Performance Management

Manager vs Coach – Using 4As to Tell, Coach or Mentor.

Managers who become coaches in the workplace have encountered resistance from their staff/coaches who seek direct answers or solutions.

Achieving Distinct Relevance with Strategic Thinking

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Applied Critical Thinking

Achieving Distinct Relevance with Strategic Thinking

The DPI strategic thinking process goes beyond assisting organizations in formulating a coherent future profile. It establishes a structured

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Applied Critical Thinking

Can Strategic Thinking Be Learned?

Organisational and individual success depends on working out the business you are in, playing the right game and mastering the rules of ...

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Applied Critical Thinking

Thinking is difficult! Or is it?

In a world that demands constant adaptation and innovation, honing critical thinking skills and the ability to share difficult truths is not

Mastering Strategic Thinking: Your Path to Success

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Applied Critical Thinking

Mastering Strategic Thinking: Your Path to Success

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In today's ever-shifting business landscape, strategic thinking isn't just a tool—it's your secret weapon for achieving supremacy and ...

Managing Performance in Difficult and Distressing Times

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Performance Management

Managing Performance in Difficult and Distressing Times

Managers and supervisors need a clear and logical performance management process to evaluate and recognise staff performance objectively ...

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Performance Management

Does Age Matter?

Does age matter in promotion and does it matter in the rate of promotion? I have observed a reverse ageism . . .

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What is the Performance Culture Leaders Want to Foster?

Leaders also need to have conversations on the wants and needs of their people and not overload their plate.

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Wholeness

Developing Whole Women Leaders

Clearing our mental space gives us the opportunity to empty the clutter and focus on the moment and what matters. We can’t do everything all

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Performance Management

How Do I Motivate My People?

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All leaders can build a positive and high-performing team culture through open, honest conversations, regular check-ins, two-way feedback,

HR Transformation | Consulting Skills for HR

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HR Consulting Skills

HR Transformation | Consulting Skills for HR

HR is redefining its role and contribution to the organization in its shift from the traditional transactional role to the strategic partner

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Performance Management

Is Feedback A Sandwich?

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“Why were you rude yesterday?” That can trigger a defensive or aggressive response. Instead, state the facts, the actions and possible . .

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Wholeness

Thriving in a Disruptive World

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Wholeness occurs one moment in time to sustain our energy and be productive in our work-life.

Analysing Performance Motivation with Career Anchors

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Performance Management

Analysing Performance Motivation with Career Anchors

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Performance falls when people are going against their career anchors or are suppressing their career anchors when making decisions in work..

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Performance Management

The Reflective Leader

When we reflect, we recapture our experience, paying critical attention to events, people, emotions, ideas, and thoughts.

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HR Consulting Skills

Often consultants are thought of as a pair of hands to implement a predetermined solution to an existing problem. At other times, they ...

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HR Consulting Skills

HR as Strategic Partners to the Line

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Consulting skills are the means to get your expertise used when you have no control. It is how you become influential partners to the line.

Diagnosing Performance Situations Through Critical Thinking

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Performance Management

Diagnosing Performance Situations Through Critical Thinking

Handling any performance situation requires critical thinking. Managers need to identify and describe the situation as clearly as possible

3 min

Performance Management

When Do You Promote An Employee?

When should an employee be promoted? Here are 3 considerations for managers.

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Performance Management

Differentiate, Don’t Discriminate | Performance Management

They misunderstood the situation. Performance management requires supervisors to differentiate performance, not discriminate against staff.

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Performance Management

Appropriate and Inappropriate Behaviours | Performance Management

Dr. Lee Kang Yam Chief Learning Curator | Flame Centre There is such a thing as appropriate and inappropriate behaviour in performance...

How Do We Ensure Performance Appraisal is Fair?

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Performance Management

How Do We Ensure Performance Appraisal is Fair?

Dr. Lee Kang Yam Chief Learning Curator | Flame Centre In my performance management training, I often get asked whether performance...

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Performance Management

Is Performance Management = Performance Appraisal?

Dr. Lee Kang Yam Chief Learning Curator | Flame Centre In my performance management training, I often asked participants what comes to...

Taking the Heartache Out From Design Work

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Stakeholder Management

Taking the Heartache Out From Design Work

Why do projects go beyond their limits? Scope creep issues can stunt progress. Here's how to deal with resistance using Flawless Consulting

Speaking Truth to Power: Perspectives from an Organization Development Practitioner

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Stakeholder Management

Speaking Truth to Power: Perspectives from an Organization Development Practitioner

What should I do?” The norm is to be deferential to senior leaders. It feels unnatural and uncomfortable to go against the grain.

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Stakeholder Management

Technologists As Value-Adding Partners

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Wondering how technologists can create great business partnerships? Flawless Consulting skills help technologists use their expertise more!

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Systems Thinking

Are We Solving The Wrong Problem?

Solving the wrong problem can lead to wasted time and resources. Here's how to ensure you're tackling the right issue with our helpful tips.

Relationship Manager As A Trusted Advisor

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Stakeholder Management

Relationship Manager As A Trusted Advisor

A relationship manager needs to understand the ins and outs of the consulting process to become a trusted advisor. Discover how here.

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Systems Thinking

Why Are Complex Problems Complex?

Systems thinking is a powerful problem-solving approach that helps you see the big picture. Discover the benefits of this method.

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Stakeholder Management

Auditor as Trusted Advisor

Explore how you can build trust between yourself and auditees while being thorough in your work and providing the necessary value.

Why Simplistic, Reductionist Thinking Is Not Enough

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Systems Thinking

Why Simplistic, Reductionist Thinking Is Not Enough

Are you tired of making decisions that don't lead to the outcomes you want? Learn how systems thinking can help you see the bigger picture.

So you want to engage and retain your people?

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Employee Engagement & Retention

So you want to engage and retain your people?

3 Quick Tips To Get Started We know talent is pivotal for organization transformation and success. We also know the trends on the Great...

How Do We Make Learning in Everything We Do?

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Learning Agility

How Do We Make Learning in Everything We Do?

Wendy Tan Author, Keynote Speaker & Managing Partner of Flame Centre | Future Skills Institute Updated 14 Dec 2022 Learning is like...

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Learning Agility

How Do We Find Agile Learners?

An organization or even a nation is as competitive as the collective skills it has! Check out these 5 ideas on how to find agile learners.

Is Learning Mindset Really Just Growth Mindset?

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Learning Agility

Is Learning Mindset Really Just Growth Mindset?

Learning agility vs growth mindset. What is the strongest attitude factor influencing learning outcomes?

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Career Planning

3 Mistakes About Career Planning

Assuming hard work and performance will lead to a promotion? Good performance does not necessarily lead to a promotion.

3 Mistakes Organizations Make About Engagement and Retention

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Employee Engagement & Retention

3 Mistakes Organizations Make About Engagement and Retention

The Great Resignation or Great Reshuffle presents opportunities for organizations with good culture to attract and retain people. We know...

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Learning Agility

Learning Strategies for Skills Mastery

Learning new skills can be challenging, but with these research-based strategies, you can accelerate your progress and achieve mastery fast

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Learning Agility

4 Proven Strategies to Improve your Learning Agility

Want to cultivate learning agility in your workplace? Check out these four proven strategies that can help you adapt and thrive.

Supporting Workplace Learning for High Performance Working

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Performance Management

Supporting Workplace Learning for High Performance Working

Dr. Lee Kang Yam Chief Learning Curator at Flame Centre | Future Skills Institute Boosting Productivity in Singapore Through Learning:...

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Learning Agility

Why is Learning Agility Important?

Are you wondering why learning agility has become so important? Discover why it's now a critical skill to remain competitive.

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Performance Management

A Common Pitfall of Performance Management

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A common pitfall of performance management and why you should avoid it immediately.

Performance Management in Hybrid + Remote Work

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Engagement in Hybrid + Remote Work

Performance Management in Hybrid + Remote Work

In my performance management workshops for supervisors and individual contributors, I poll them on their thoughts on ‘performance...

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Career Coaching Skills for Managers

Career Coaching in Organizations

What is Career Coaching? Career coaching is a conversation to help employees clarify their career aspirations and take steps towards...

3 min

Learning Agility

What is Learning Agility and How It Can Help You Grow

Want to know what learning agility is? Find out here! We cover the definition, benefits, and practical tips on using it in the workplace.

90 Seconds To Thrive Videos

For great tips on useful skills which you can apply immediately, check out these 90 Seconds to Thrive videos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won't miss out on our easy-to-follow quick tips.

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90 Seconds To Thrive
Videos

For great tips on useful skills which you can apply immediately, check out these 90 Seconds to Thrive videos.

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