Introduction
In 'Part One: Navigating Change & Embracing Our Tech-Enabled Approach,' we explore the change process and the why behind our tech-enabled approach to leader development. This article offers foundational knowledge about our software and encourages strategic reflection to ensure a smooth, successful rollout.
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This video aims to empower you with insights for managing the change that comes with adopting new technology and explores the 'why' behind our tech-enabled approach to leadership development.
Written Walkthrough
Navigating Change
Working in learning and development, we often guide others through change and know firsthand change isn’t easy —especially when adopting new technology. Now, as you embark on adopting our software, you have the chance to walk the talk. This looks like:
- Normalizing and acknowledging that change can be uncomfortable and may challenge our sense of competence.
- Recognizing that change may affect how you've managed your work and being open to questioning your current methods and processes.
- Taking a moment to recognize the changes you’re navigating and the hurdles ahead can actually help you move through this transition more smoothly.
- Having a conviction and belief that once you embrace this shift, true innovation can occur, and you can explore new, creative ways to elevate your leadership programs and tap into the full power of our software.
From our experience, we’ve seen that these hurdles are worth overcoming. We’ve navigated—and continue to navigate—the integration of our technology into the programs we deliver, and we’ve built a tech-enabled approach that empowers L&D leaders like you to do the same.
The why behind our tech-enabled approach
We created our software out of our own need to manage the obstacles that learning and development leaders face when running leader development programs. We use it every day to deliver impactful leadership development experiences. Our software offers the "just right" level of visibility into your organization’s leadership efforts, providing real-time insights into your programs. This consistency helps you monitor how your strategy unfolds and allows you to make timely adjustments or adaptations.
Our tech-enabled approach can:
- Reduce Admin Burden: leveraging technology makes the administrative side of managing leader development programs dramatically easier. It lets you focus your time and energy on what really makes a difference.
- Enhance Program Impact and Insights: Gain visibility into the impact of programs, uncover key organizational trends, and see how leadership development experiences address current needs. This approach enables program-level configuration, allowing L&D leaders to compare outcomes and measure the impact of coaching across similar groups of leaders.
- Greater Efficiency and Better Resource Utilization: Leveraging technology makes the administrative side of coaching and mentoring much easier. This allows coaches and mentors to focus on delivering meaningful leadership development, saving time, and using their and the organization's resources more effectively.
- Reduced Coordination and Facilitating Involvement: Our tech-enabled approach simplifies manager participation in leadership development, allowing you to spend less time coordinating involvement. This enhances collaboration and alignment between leaders and managers, strengthening connections and driving more meaningful business outcomes.
For more details on how our tech-enabled approach benefits all users, see our article "How Users Benefit from Sounding Board."
Reflect
- What mindset or belief about integrating technology into leader development has shifted for you after reviewing this?
- How does our tech-enabled approach align with your organization's overall leader development strategy?
- Which key elements will you revisit and incorporate into your next steps or planning phase?
- What potential challenges do you anticipate in adopting a tech-enabled approach, and how might you address them?
- What questions do you still have? What might be helpful to talk through? *Please follow up with your customer team
To wrap up, remember that while integrating technology into your leadership development strategy may feel challenging initially, it's an opportunity for growth and innovation. We're here to support you, and we believe our tech-enabled approach will make a meaningful impact on your organization.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact your customer team.
Move to Part Two: Navigating the Building Blocks - Leadership Capabilities