Esther Jackson

Feb 5, 2025 | trainingindustry.com | Esther Jackson

Diversity, equity and inclusion or DEI is anything but “one and done,” regardless of whether it’s a training, a town hall, a commitment statement or a new policy implementation. When it comes to DEI programs, having the goals, the training and a team for the work aren’t enough. One critical component that is too often overlooked is the stakeholder. According to CultureAmp, engagement can be as high as 84% when employees strongly believe their company values diversity.

Jan 23, 2025 | trainingmag.com | Esther Jackson

Here’s the truth: if you can handle it—it’s time to change! In his manifesto, Seth Godin shared that there is a demand for today’s schools to produce different students. It can only happen by asking new questions and making new demands on the existing educational system. When you think about it, the same applies to L&D or learning and development in the workplace. Some of those new but old questions are: Who are today’s learners? What are the generations they represent? How are they different?

Feb 6, 2024 | trainingindustry.com | Esther Jackson

You have reached the final step with that proposal. Now, it’s time to pitch it to your C-suite leader. You know that sweet talkin’ the C-suite isn’t enough. What will you do? What’s the plan to get their buy-in, support and commitment for your programs? Let’s talk about it because your struggle in connecting with C-suite is over. When learning and development (L&D) or other leaders get a seat at the table, they can’t always handle the heat.