Robert Jones, Author at Harvard Business Publishing https://www.harvardbusiness.org/author/rjones/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 20:22:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Make Learning a Habit https://www.harvardbusiness.org/make-learning-a-habit/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:29:12 +0000 http://www.harvardbusiness.org/?p=34793 Forward-thinking organizations increasingly recognize that building a culture of learning is essential, and that 21st century “survive and thrive” requires employees who are continually acquiring new skills and knowledge. As recently as a few years ago, L&D could forge a culture of learning by providing formal, structured learning opportunities that took place in the classroom, online, or in blended mode. This approach still plays an important role, but as employees take on greater ownership of their personal and professional growth, L&D needs to make sure that they’re supporting their workforce’s DIY learning efforts. And that means putting the resources in […]

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Empowering The Individual With Harvard ManageMentor https://www.harvardbusiness.org/empowering-the-individual-with-harvard-managementor/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:22:14 +0000 http://www.harvardbusiness.org/?p=2087 Nowadays, practically every organization is going through transformation — 86 percent of organizations, in fact, have had recent experience with transformation. And while it’s true that change requires leadership from the top, it also demands action throughout the organization. Senior leaders might still be the ones captaining the ship, but the responsibility is no longer theirs alone. It’s up to each individual – each member of the crew – to navigate the tides of change and steer the organization in the right direction. In today’s dynamic workplace, it’s essential for each individual to fully comprehend his or her significance to the organization. When […]

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