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Why do employees resist change?

When I speak to folks who lead change, they often identify change resistance as one of the biggest challenges they face when planning for change, and a major barrier when it comes to implementing and sustaining successful change. So what is change resistance, why might employees resist change, and what can leaders do about change resistance to ensure that every change is a success?

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When to start planning for change

One question I get from leaders more than almost any other is: when should I start planning for change? When I dig a little deeper, I always realize that the ideal start time has passed. The leader knows a change is coming, so they’re already thinking about it, talking about it (even if they don’t realize it), and making decisions and taking actions based on it. But it’s not too late!

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The best performance review process

You can Google “best performance review templates” all day long, but whether you go with a template, software, or create your own system, these three questions will help you design the right process for your organization.

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How to make great employees stay at your organization

Missing a conversation with their manager about their future is one of the top reasons employees leave their organization. But these conversations aren’t easy. Leaders need to make sure managers can talk about goals and successes with their teams and drive engagement—here’s how.

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Why mentorship programs fail (and how to make them better)

When it comes to building effective employee programs, lots of organizations just don’t have the resources to develop and implement a robust mentorship program. So what are some of the most frequent pitfalls mentorship programs face—and how can organizations build more effective and engaging employee programs to nurture careers, create networking opportunities, and create a culture of learning?

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How to get your company to pay for professional development

There are ways to pitch professional development so it works for the company and for you. Whether you want to expense a professional development book, a workshop or certification, or an entire conference, here’s how to get your company to pay for your professional development.

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Food For Thought: Collaborate

Caitlin and Jen Jamula, Founder of GoldJAM Creative, discuss how to best communicate and collaborate effectively to strengthen your relationships and succeed as part of the Food For Thought discussion series in Hudson Eats at Brookfield Place New York.

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Be School Podcast: Asserting Yourself

Caitlin joined Taylor Elyse Morrison of Inner Workout for her Be School podcast to talk about assertiveness, cut through some gendered and biased definitions, break down what assertiveness actually is, and share top tips for how to start asserting yourself.

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Why to validate someone—even when you don't agree

Validation means that you recognize another person’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as understandable and valid. It shows another person that we hear them and provides an invitation for them to elaborate if they choose. Here’s how to do it—even when you don’t agree with someone.

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