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Empower Change with Sustainability Leadership and Instructional Design

by Doug Bolger

Empower Change with Sustainability Leadership Programs and Instructional Design When it comes to creating a sustainable future, everyone plays a role. Whether you’re leading a major company or teaching small teams, sustainability leadership programs teach us how we can make an impact. These programs equip leaders with the tools needed to inspire and enact meaningful change. But how do you design such programs for maximum success? The answer lies in blending strong instructional design with effective communication skills training. Why Sustainability Leadership Matters Leadership is more than just making decisions; it’s about creating a vision and empowering others to follow. In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices, sustainability leadership stands out as a critical skill. Leaders need to understand not only environmental and social issues but also how to motivate their teams to tackle these challenges. Programs that focus on sustainability leadership develop these crucial abilities. They teach participants how to balance business goals with environmental responsibility, motivate teams to adapt to sustainable processes, and create impactful strategies for long-term success. Instructional Design: The Backbone of Effective Programs So, how do we teach something as vast as sustainability leadership? This is where instructional design steps in. Instructional design is all about creating educational experiences that engage learners and help them retain knowledge. The goal is to design a learning journey that inspires action. An effective instructional design approach for sustainability programs includes: Clear Objectives: Setting measurable goals helps learners stay focused. Interactive Content: Activities like role-playing or case studies make lessons stick. Real-World Applications: Applying skills to actual challenges ensures they are practical and usable. Feedback Loops: Providing timely feedback guides participants toward mastery. When instructional design aligns with sustainability goals, the result is a program that not only informs but also inspires. It builds confidence and competence in leaders who are ready to take on sustainable challenges. The Role of Communication Skills in Leadership Even the best-designed program can fall flat without strong communication. Leaders must be able to clearly convey ideas, rally their teams, and build trust. That’s why communication skills are a central component of sustainability leadership programs. When leaders communicate effectively, ideas transform into actions. For example, imagine explaining a new recycling initiative to your team. Without clear communication, the initiative might seem confusing or unnecessary. With strong communication skills, leaders can share their vision in a way that excites and motivates others. If you’re looking to strengthen this critical area, take a look at this communication skills training program. It’s packed with tools to help leaders connect, engage, and inspire their teams. Building a Culture of Sustainability One of the most impactful outcomes of sustainability leadership programs is the creation of a sustainable workplace culture. Leaders set the example by aligning their behaviors with their values. When teams see leaders walking the talk, it encourages them to follow the same path. Instructional design helps embed these behaviors through habits, training modules, and group activities. By combining sustainability frameworks with communication training, organizations create a powerful ripple effect that maximizes impact. How You Can Get Started Feeling inspired to lead the charge for sustainability? There’s no better time than now to begin your journey. Consider joining a sustainability leadership program or diving into instructional design techniques. Start small, and let your progress build over time. Remember, great leaders grow from continuous learning. Most importantly, don’t forget about the power of communication. It’s the bridge between ideas and actions. If you’re ready to enhance your communication and leadership skills, be sure to explore this communication skills training opportunity. There, you’ll find tools and strategies to amplify your impact as a sustainability leader. Start making change today!

Empowering Today, Inspiring Tomorrow: The Unmatched Value of Leadership and Development

by Doug Bolger

In a world that moves fast and shifts often, true leadership and development go beyond professional skill-building—they are about fostering connections that create meaningful transformation within individuals and teams. At the core of impactful leadership development lies a commitment to inspiring leaders who connect, empower, and encourage others to pursue genuine and lasting change. It’s an approach that views leadership as more than a position; it’s a way of creating shared experiences and values that drive performance and progress. Creating Experiences that Resonate Effective leadership development resonates deeply when it moves beyond theory and into action. Programs that provide hands-on, immersive experiences inspire individuals to step beyond the routine and tackle challenges in ways that feel tangible and relevant. Leadership then becomes something people embody—not just a list of principles or qualities. Development that immerses participants in high-stakes scenarios enables people to practice real-time decision-making, team-building, and problem-solving. In this way, development transforms from a formal exercise into a lasting experience. Leaders who engage in this form of learning come away with skills and memories that equip them to connect with others on a human level and to inspire teams that thrive in both growth and change. Developing Resilience Through Real Connection When people feel truly connected to their purpose and to one another, resilience becomes a natural part of their approach. In workplaces where leadership is cultivated and exemplified, individuals learn to lead, adapt, inspire, and support each other through challenges. This type of experiential development fosters not only skill but also the kind of confidence that can only come from real, hands-on engagement with complex situations. Development delivered in immersive settings goes beyond building individual skills; it creates a collective resilience, where teams unite through trust, connection, and shared purpose. Teams grounded in these experiences are prepared to navigate uncertainty, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. Fostering Team Alignment Through Shared Goals The most successful organizations are those where leadership and development align seamlessly with shared goals. A leader doesn’t merely direct others; they connect each team member to a larger vision, making every contribution meaningful. Leadership development that emphasizes collaborative, team-based challenges reinforces this alignment, encouraging clear communication, problem-solving, and mutual accountability. When each person sees their role within a greater context, development is no longer a solo journey; it’s an invitation to be part of something larger. This shared sense of purpose inspires teams to push beyond what’s expected, achieving extraordinary outcomes together. Inspiring a Culture of Growth and Transformation The true value of leadership development is found in how it challenges people to view themselves, their teams, and their goals in new ways. In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations benefit immensely from a culture where growth and transformation are continuous. Development becomes an adventure—a pathway where individuals explore their unique strengths and discover new ways to contribute to team success. By embedding learning within shared experiences, development empowers people to experiment, grow, and bring their best selves forward. This culture of growth fosters a sense of possibility, where each team member has the freedom to build skills that go beyond their immediate roles and extend into every facet of life. Leading with Purpose, Creating Lasting Impact At the heart of meaningful development lies purpose. Leadership development equips individuals to look beyond short-term goals and envision a future shaped by their actions. Purpose-driven leaders contribute not only to organizational goals but to a larger narrative of positive impact. Development that focuses on purpose-driven leadership enables individuals to connect deeply with their vision, creating leaders who are motivated to add real value and inspire positive change wherever they go. Leadership development of this kind doesn’t just strengthen organizations; it builds a legacy. Leaders empowered by purpose and connection inspire others, transform workplaces, and set a standard for progress. By prioritizing this kind of development, companies invest in a future that is both resilient and impactful, laying the foundation for people to create the world they want to see.

How Currency Creates Context for Immediate Feedback

by Doug Bolger

Currency doesn’t just drive urgency—it also creates the feedback loop to help participants reflect on their performance. Feedback is a crucial part of learning, and currency provides a natural mechanism for participants to understand how well they’re doing and adjust their strategies accordingly. Again, feedback matters because participants move through “learning about” into a performance focus. The Power of Immersion in Learning What makes currency even more impactful is when it’s embedded in immersive learning experiences. Immersion allows participants to fully inhabit their learning environment, transforming the classroom from something abstract into something they live and breathe. By combining currency with immersion, learners become part of the story, making decisions that impact the outcomes and their emotional connection to the content. Imagine being on the deck of the SS Keewatin, tasked with saving lives in Save the Titanic. The decisions your team make could mean life or death for passengers—currency (lives saved) makes the stakes real. At the same time, you know the ship is sinking—currency (time matters) which makes the choices real. This is the power of immersive learning: it taps into emotions, making the learning experience unforgettable. When participants are immersed in the narrative, they are more likely to: Choosing the Right Currency for Your Learning Design Choosing the right currency for your learning design depends on the experience you want to create. Here are some examples of how currency can shape the participant-driven journey: Conclusion: Currency as the Catalyst for Impactful Learning At the heart of participant-driven design lies the idea of empowering learners to take ownership of their experience. Currency provides the perfect mechanism for achieving this by giving learners tangible feedback, creating urgency, and immersing them in a rich, dynamic environment where their decisions matter. When currency is thoughtfully integrated, we create a learning experience that is engaging, reflective, and transformative. By designing with currency, you’re not just guiding learners through content—you’re giving them the tools to measure their progress, make decisions with real consequences, and take full ownership of their learning journey toward actual performance. And that’s what makes participant-driven, immersive learning so powerful. Let’s continue designing experiences where participants feel in control, where learning is urgent, and where the feedback is immediate and meaningful. Stay curious and keep creating impactful learning experiences! Doug Bolger’s immersive learning experiences transform boring training into performance enhancing experiences. Doug supports talent, learning and design professionals to achieve substantially more during learning moments. Doug’s clients have found their participants want a performance approach rather than traditional learning content. Connect with him if you want to make every minute matter in your leaders, teams and leadership team time together.

How Currency Enhances Participant-Driven Learning

by Doug Bolger

Currency naturally complements participant-driven design by ensuring learners are at the heart of the experience. When participants are given a form of currency to manage, they are empowered to make choices, strategize, and reflect on the consequences of their actions. This shifts the focus from passive learning to active engagement, where learners have a stake in their performance. Imagine a traditional training session where participants are passive recipients of knowledge. Now contrast that with a learning experience where participants are saving lives against the clock in the award-winning Save the Titanic or solving their challenges together by identifying best practices in the high-stakes scenario of sales or service. Currency turns abstract learning into an urgent, immersive experience that puts learners in control, motivating them to apply what they’ve learned in real-time. How Currency Drives Urgency and Ownership Urgency is a powerful motivator in learning. By introducing currency, we raise the stakes and increase participant engagement. When participants know that every choice, action, or contribution directly impacts the outcome, it creates a sense of urgency that drives learning forward into performance. This urgency gives participants an immediate reason to care about their progress and compels them to think critically about their choices and actions. Here’s how currency creates urgency and ownership in various contexts:

Designing Learning Experiences with Currency: Empowering Participants with Urgency, Feedback, and Immersion

by Doug Bolger

Today I’m excited to explore one of my favorite concepts for instructional designers—currency—and how currency can bring your learning experiences to life. First, let’s take a step back and consider what makes any learning design truly effective: participant-driven learning. Clients want lasting behavior change to improve results. Participant-driven designs cause ownership of the insights so performance improves. When learners get to actively choose and participate in their learning journey, they become more engaged, more invested, and far more likely to retain what they’ve learned. That’s where “currency” and immersive design come into play. Together, they create learning environments where participants are in the driver’s seat, making decisions that have real consequences, providing meaningful feedback loops, and making the experience feel urgent and real. Let’s explore how currency enhances participant-driven design and why it’s so critical for immersive experiences that stick. What is Currency in Learning Design? Currency in learning experiences refers to a unit of measurement that reflects progress, achievement, and outcomes. Currency gives participants ownership of their learning by making every choice, action, or contribution count toward a tangible goal. Currency can take many forms, depending on your learning context: In essence, currency transforms the learning experience into an active journey where every choice has a direct impact on outcomes, giving participants control over how they navigate their learning path. Currency shifts the outcomes from a learning focus toward a performance focus which our clients prefer.

Turn High Potential Leaders into Confident Leaders with Orchestrate Impact

by Atrium Admin

It’s far easier and more beneficial to grow your current leadership team into high potential leaders rather than try to find the perfect leader in the job market. If you’re in search of a strong leader for your organization, it’s time to invest in your team of leaders through Orchestrate Impact, our proven process for identifying and creating effective leaders. Rapidly develop your team members in Learn2’s workshop to identify high potential talent and discover who is ready to deliver results. You may be surprized! Read more about our workshops and how they benefit you long-term below. Make High Potential Leaders Businesses require active, strong leadership to thrive. Enroling your leaders in skill-building workshops can be extremely beneficial for growing great leaders, yet only if they’re done well. In order to become a great leader, your leaders practice implementing projects that both develop their teams and create greater impact. To do that, your leaders need participant-driven activities that immerse them in situations where they choose how to lead. With Learn2, it’s easy to identify your high potential leaders through empowering and immersive learning. Instead of learning about leadership, in participant-driven learning your leaders practice leading and identifying how they could lead differently. Between each module, your leaders take on applying what they learned to solve challenges and create different results. The commitment to deliberate practice and the ensuing results help identify your leaders’ readiness. Plus, each leader takes on high-impact projects that require leadership to create impact. That impact gets measured and provides an unbiased view of leader readiness. Orchestrate Impact: Learn2’s Leadership Development Workshop Orchestrate Impact is one of Learn2’s role-based leadership programs. No matter the level of the position, you have the opportunity to create impactful leaders who help your organization grow. From new grads to executives, you gain insight into your leader’s skills. Elevate your leaders this year and implement projects to reshape your organization from the inside out. Orchestrate Impact helps you and your leaders to develop competencies and work through practical applications rapidly. Facilitators pose challenges for your team to solve themselves to create true leaders. You can start the journey to creating management who can reduce costs and redundancies when they learn to implement projects that align with your goals and apply their most developed skills. This one-of-a-kind, proven system for unlocking leader potential is available all industries and of all business sizes. We firmly believe that all teams benefit from becoming high potential leaders. Let our team work with you to discover your high potential leaders in the Orchestrate Impact workshop. We remove ineffective and irrelevant lecture and Powerpoint approaches in favour of immersive experiences where they practice and prepare to lead differently in their roles. Start building your leaders by helping them solve the most meaningful challenges facing the organization. Ask us how you get to make Orchestrate Impact unique to you and your organization’s needs. About the Facilitators: Learn2 Learn2 helps organizations like yours to elevate their goals and meet their targets through team engagement and growth. Leadership development workshops allow you to discover who is a skilled leaders and who is ready for more responsibility. Through this workshop, you will develop skills that help your business by building stronger value chains, implementing more efficient processes, accelerating sales conversions, and so much more. There’s always more to learn about your team and their strengths, especially when targeting a specific layer of leaders to ensure you know who is ready for more and who is not. Book your consultation now to design your unique solution.

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The Importance of Leadership Development in Every Field

by Atrium Admin

The ever-evolving business world demands your leaders be well-equipped. How prepared is your team to meet these or their challenges? The state of your leadership reflects on your organization as a whole. Without leadership development, your leaders is unlikely to keep up with the changing business environment. In this blog, we explore the importance of leadership development and why you can trust Learn2 on the journey to stronger leaders. The Challenges Your Leaders Face Technology, trends, and priorities shift drastically year to year. Do you empower your leaders to stay current as leaders? In every industry, you must stay on top of advancements in your field to keep clients happy. This extends to your team members, too. Leaders are constantly learning how to best engage and grow their teams to perform better, and passive training is the most common method of training. Passive learning has many disadvantages. Lecture-based methods limit engagement and, therefore, retention of vital information. An investment in passive learning is an investment lost. Many seminars only tackle theoretical situations from a distance without creating meaningful, memorable impact. They fail to solve real business challenges that you and your leaders face. Learn2 closes the gap between learning and application. The Benefits of Leadership Development Effective leadership development programs like Lead the Endurance need to be completely immersive. More than a broad team-building exercise, your leaders are focused on the core elements to lead—the team, the strategy, the goal, the challenges and the culture. Keeping these elements front and center results in increased workplace engagement, because everyone sees clearly how they contribute to the Big Picture. Strong leaders foster a cohesive team with better performance because of clarity and context. And a cohesive team doesn’t turn over as quickly as a disconnected team. If you’re looking to reduce team member turnover, you start by investing in your leaders. Effective leadership makes a strong performance culture much easier than unconscious leaders. The Immersive Advantage Immersive learning allows participants to experience the problems to practice their decision-making skills in real time. The experiential learning process is the most important part of leadership development. By jumping into real-world problem-solving, participants enhance their critical thinking and realization that together they can solve any challenge they face. Learn2’s Approach Tailor your program to fit your organization’s unique needs through Learn2. Our award-winning programs include Orchestrate Impact and Lead the Endurance, where you create uniquely designed programs for different types of leaders in unique roles. You’ll experience full immersion, like sound effects, realistic scenarios, and more. With over 4X return on your investment guaranteed, you’re sure to see measurable results with Learn2. See what our past groups have said: “This program was very effective in allowing us as leaders to reflect on how well we work within a team environment.” – Natalie Molin, Administrator, Fairview Nursing Home “This was one of the best sessions on leadership I have attended. Excellent.” – Imtiaz Dhanjee, VP Finance, MTCC “The emphasis on coaching and positive feedback will help me in my everyday life.” – Francine Stewart, Arla Foods Learn more about our programs, or contact us to start building your leaders and learning the importance of leadership development.

Connecting the Dots: How to Keep Modules Aligned and Drive Impact

by Doug Bolger

For talent development professionals looking to create real sustained leadership transformation, the challenge extends beyond a great learning experience to ensuring each module connects and builds toward a greater goal. With Lead the Endurance, its easy. This unique leadership experience gives you a continuous thread throughout your program while setting the stage for Coaching and Projects to deliver measurable outcomes. In this blog, we’ll explore how Lead the Endurance serves as a practical framework to link leadership development modules together and create meaningful, result-driven leadership development that transcends the classroom. The Power of a Continuous Story Lead the Endurance is not just a story; it’s a journey. Inspired by the legendary leadership of Sir Ernest Shackleton during his Antarctic expedition, this experience immerses leaders in real-world challenges that mirror their own. The power of this journey lies in its similarity to being in a leadership development program, so the lessons are not isolated like topics, instead becoming part of a cohesive narrative. Instead of treating each leadership module as a standalone event, Lead the Endurance connects the dots. Leaders are guided through each module by the ongoing story of Shackleton’s expedition, which serves as a metaphor for overcoming modern leadership challenges. This approach ensures that every module reinforces the last, leading to a more comprehensive and impactful learning experience. How Lead the Endurance Keeps Your Modules Connected 1. Start with the Big Picture: The first step in making your modules cohesive is to introduce a shared vision or goal that participants will work towards throughout the program. Using Lead the Endurance as your foundation, you can open with Shackleton’s determination to keep his crew aligned around their collective survival, no matter the odds. By mirroring this, you create a parallel with your leaders’ own goals—whether it’s aligning their teams around a strategic objective or leading through times of change. This initial alignment sets the tone for each module that follows. 2. Carry the Narrative Through Each Module: At the start or end of each learning module, you can reintroduce a part of the Shackleton story to frame the leadership lessons you’re teaching. For example, if your next module is about decision-making under pressure, connect it to Shackleton’s critical choices during the expedition. If it’s about resilience, tie it to how Shackleton kept morale high during the darkest days. This continuous narrative keeps the leaders engaged, making the transition between modules seamless and ensuring that each lesson builds upon the last. 3. Align Each Module to the Same Goal: Just as Shackleton and his crew focused on one goal—survival—your leaders should continually tie their learning back to a singular goal. Each module should not only introduce new skills but also show how those skills support the bigger picture. Whether it’s improving team alignment, managing change, or increasing accountability, each module should reinforce the overall mission. Setting Up High Impact Coaching with Lead the Endurance Once you’ve connected your modules through the Shackleton narrative, the next step is setting up High Impact Coaching. High Impact Coaching ensures that leaders not only learn the concepts but also apply them in real-world settings to achieve meaningful results. 1. Identify Key Leadership Challenges: Use Lead the Endurance to help leaders identify their most pressing leadership challenges. Just as Shackleton faced adversity, your leaders should reflect on their own “leadership storms”—whether it’s managing team dynamics, driving performance, or navigating uncertain markets. 2. Create High Impact Coaching Sessions: After each module, set up coaching sessions where leaders receive direct, personalized support in applying what they’ve learned. The key here is action. In these sessions, leaders work with coaches to develop a plan for how they will take the lessons from the module and apply them to their specific leadership challenges. 3. Keep the Story Alive: During coaching sessions, revisit Shackleton’s journey and encourage leaders to reflect on how they are facing similar challenges in their leadership journey. This continued connection to the narrative reinforces the learning and ensures that the story remains relevant as they implement their leadership strategies. Driving Results with High Impact Projects (HIPs) To maximize the impact of your leadership program, you need to give your leaders a way to put what they’ve learned into practice. This is where High Impact Projects (HIPs) come in. These projects are designed to align with the overarching goals of the program and give leaders a tangible way to achieve measurable results. 1. Designing High Impact Projects: Each leader should develop a HIP that directly ties into the lessons they’ve learned through Lead the Endurance. Whether it’s launching a new initiative, improving team performance, or driving innovation, these projects should be aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and the leader’s personal goals. 2. Ensure Measurable Outcomes: High Impact Projects are not just about doing something new; they’re about driving results. Leaders should set clear, measurable goals for their HIPs, whether it’s increasing revenue, reducing turnover, or improving engagement. These goals should be reviewed in follow-up coaching sessions to ensure progress is being made. 3. Sustain Momentum Beyond the Program: The key to ensuring long-term impact is to make sure HIPs are designed for sustainability. Leaders should continue to revisit their projects even after the formal program ends, ensuring that the lessons learned from Lead the Endurance continue to drive results well into the future. Conclusion: Achieving the Same Goal Through Continuous Learning By using Lead the Endurance as a continuous narrative to connect your modules, setting up High Impact Coaching, and driving High Impact Projects, you create a leadership development program that isn’t just a series of disconnected learning events but a cohesive journey toward a single, overarching goal. Leaders leave your program not just with knowledge but with actionable insights and real-world applications that drive measurable results. With the right narrative and structure, your leadership development program will deliver the lasting impact you and your organization need.

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Immersive Learning To Make Highly Relevant And Valuable Leaders

by Atrium Admin

Your leadership team is foundational. When it comes to achieving a goal together, your team performs best when in alignment with each other to seamlessly reach this goal. Many businesses fail to properly equip leaders who erode the bottom line. Communication may suffer in those businesses. We can guide you to create extraordinary results. In a rapidly-changing world, we need developed, strong leaders. Gifting your leadership with immersive learning gives your organization a leg-up on competitors. Strong leaders guide employees smoothly through rapid change and create positive, high-achieving workplaces. In contrast, workplaces with weak leaders see poor performance, missed goals, and higher employee turnover. Where are you? Give your leaders the opportunity to grow. Skip redundant and non-engaging lectures in favour of an experience that produces immediate and lasting results. Learn more below. The Immersive Difference Invest every minute in a proven method of learning. Learn2 curates the experience to fit your organization’s needs, making every minute count. Through immersive learning, we configure tools to ensure your team flourishes. This method of learning is where your team is actively involved in the program: making plans, moving around, and participating in group activities. By allowing your team to create their own insights, they become more aware of their impact and remember it. These profound moments lead to a higher rate of retention after returning to work. Adults learn better through immersive leadership learning. We know that by actively doing rather than passively listening, participants retain far more information and feel more accomplished. Allow your team to solve their own challenges, and they strengthen their problem-solving skills faster. Role-based learning allows businesses in every industry to learn new skills in an animated, engaging setting. In Save the Titanic, facilitators in uniform provide participants with the information you need to act as a team to create a plan once their ship hits the iceberg. This interactive program lets your staff plan guided actions to save their crew and passengers. Build solutions for their problems—something that bakes easily into everyday life. How is Learn2 Different? We prioritize hands-on learning at Learn2. Simulations impact participants far more than a lecture—immersive learning mirrors a leader’s work challenges. We’ve perfected our simulations to provide the most impactful learning experience in your time. As an award-winning leader in leadership development, Learn2 is ready to help you deliver long-lasting change to your organization. A trusted vendor to over 50% of the best places to work, Learn2 offers customizable immersive leadership development programs to grow your leaders. We help you align and refine your strategic plan to inspire the future. Let us immerse your team with choice and give them autonomy and control over becoming leaders of their change. Strong leaders are how your company succeeds. It’s time to build effective leaders with Learn2. Read more about our most popular program, Save the Titanic, here. We deliver our programs live, digitally, remotely, or in a hybrid model. Speak to us about your preferred method of delivery today, and get your facilitators certified.

Learn to Communicate Naturally: Effective Programs for Team Growth

by Atrium Admin

A lack of communication skills in an organization leads to unaligned attitudes, messages, and actions. Bad communication negatively affects your overall business when not quickly addressed. You and your business can experience extraordinary profitability when your team can communicate and engage clients and each other effectively. Communicate Naturally is a highly-successful workshop where participants walk away with increased emotional intelligence that fosters relationship and rapid personal growth. Allow your team to improve their professional and personal relationships with Communicate Naturally by Learn2. We focus on active listening and integrating the practical tools they learn into their existing interpersonal methods. If your team needs to work on their communication skills, this is the right workshop for you and your team. Read more about it below. What is Communicate Naturally? Communicate Naturally helps participants learn essential communication skills to change the way your team works. Empower your team with communication training programs that achieve behaviour changes that stick. We know adults learn best when they participate, which is why we’ve scrapped the lecture model of training in favour of an immersive experience to transform the relationships and culture of your organization. We’ve filled Communicate Naturally with more than team-building exercises to help you reimagine and recreate the way your team approaches challenges. Improve workplace relationships and develop the necessary skills of an effective team in this workshop. When it comes to communication training programs, it’s time to equip your team with the tools to actually hear what is unsaid yet meant so communication flows more effortlessly. You’ll see a measurable impact as a result of this course! Program Results Our communication skills workshops inspire real change in workplaces. Participants drive the organization’s communication: improve communication with your team, define best practice playbooks, and solve the most relevant problems with this immersive workshop. This workshop is designed to reveal natural approaches to communication and help create smooth conversations between even difficult clients and colleagues. After taking Communicate Naturally, participants can identify others’ natural communication approaches to build positive and effective interpersonal communication. Our clients have found their teams can leverage diversity and multiple perspectives to create innovation after this experience. Our award-winning programs deliver results. Effective communication leads to better workplace relationships! Learn about what causes the differences in communication between people and how to ensure they understand you well. Any of our various communication skills training programs will aid you in creating an impact in your organization. Who is Learn2? For over 30 years, Learn2 has helped companies learn to improve their communication skills. We’ve received dozens of awards over the last ten years for our proven methods of obtaining real results. Learn2 offers in-person and remote options so your team can integrate these best practices no matter where you are. Speak to us if you would like to discuss facilitating this program in English, French, or Spanish. Are you ready to transform your employees? Book a call with us today.

Building Leadership for 2025 and Beyond: The Key to Strategic Success

by Anne Liu

As we approach 2025, businesses are entering a pivotal time where strategic foresight can make or break success. For organizations looking to thrive, effective strategic planning is more than just setting objectives—it’s about empowering leaders and aligning teams to execute those plans with confidence, innovation, and adaptability. Leadership is the cornerstone of any successful strategy. Strong leaders are essential to guide teams, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with the organization’s vision. In 2025 and beyond, leaders must be equipped with the skills to adapt to change, make informed decisions, and foster collaboration within diverse, often remote, teams. Why Building Leadership Matters for 2025 Looking Ahead Leadership in 2025 will require a combination of strategic foresight, empowerment, and resilience. By fostering these qualities, leaders can guide their organizations through the complexities of a changing world and drive sustainable success.

Increase Sales Communication Training with Learn2

by Atrium Admin

Did you know that 91% of customers say they’d refer, yet only 11% ask? The average customer requires 5 follow-ups, and only 8% of salespeople remain committed to customers to the fifth follow-up. These harrowing statistics show sales teams all over need help. If you’re looking for sales communication training, we offer more than a forgettable lecture at Learn2. With immersive simulations, proven strategies, and engagement-driven activities, Learn2’s sales development gets you from where you are to where you want to be. The perfect sales team training includes much more than listening and taking notes. Genuine learning requires active participation and high levels of enjoyment. Take a look below to see what you can expect with Learn2. Develop Your Sales Team Exponentially Approximately 53% of B2B customer loyalty comes from how you sell. A buyer-focused sales team reaches sales targets better when they build their own sales best practices. Our immersive sales development programs use a participant-driven approach, which drives engagement and enjoyment. Your sales team get your hands dirty and practice applying skills that you will use for the rest of your careers. Learn2’s clients have found at least 10X return on their investment. Your facilitator knows sales inside and out. They’re sales people, too! We know that your rare opportunity to invest in sales communication development training becomes boring and irrelevant when there is lecture. Your sales people want the deliberate practice of best practice to be the center. Engage your sales team to create their own sales best practices so they have ownership or own the implementation. Stand back and watch them exceed their goals and grow as sales professionals by solving their challenges both individually and as a team. It will always be centered around activities made for participants to create their own best practices to exceed their goals. By solving problems both individually and as a team, they’ll grow as sales professionals. How it Works Our sales communication development training comes in over 60 different modules. Choose which module focuses on the strengths you want to impart to your staff for sustained change. Your sales team can work through the stage of the sale they struggle in or work the whole way through. These include vocalizing value, asking questions to open opportunities and most popular is how to handle objections effectively. Your sales development workshop ensures you gain insights owned by your sales team based on them bringing your own challenges. Depending on your chosen modules, you and your team invest a few hours to two or three full days growing your sales with lasting impact. We always ensure you understand the Power of the One Thing Effect. By improving just one thing in your sales team, you increase your sales team’s ability to improve the next thing by 150%. Strategies like these are why Learn2 can guarantee a 4X to 10X return on your investment. Sales Development by SalesPeople Our clients have found 500% growth in your sales. Our award-winning approach has proven $1 trillion in economic impact—we want to see you succeed, too! By configuring our modules to your unique needs by using our library of sales-specific experiences, you and your team will create new best practices and create true ownership for implementation and lasting behavior change. Empower your participants with accountability, coaching, and the roadmap to sustain growth. Contact our friendly team today to book your sales communication development training. Experience the programs live, digitally, remotely, or a hybrid model, and offer programs in Spanish, French, and English. Get your sales performance experts certified through Learn2.

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Unlock Leadership Talent with High Potential Leadership Programs

by Atrium Admin

Good leaders want to expand and thrive. Are you helping facilitate growth with your team? High potential leadership programs rapidly develop your leadership pipeline so you have leaders ready to step into roles. Learn2’s high potential leadership programs immerse participants in a world of active learning and real-world applications. Invest in programs to identify your high potential employees rather than relying on the biased perspective of leaders about their team members. Surface high potentials from seeing firsthand how they implement change. Read more about leadership programs you can use to engage your leaders. What Are High Potential Leadership Programs? High potential leadership programs offer leaders and team alike the chance to unlock their hidden skills and advance their careers within your organization. Programs like Lead Naturally coach your leaders through a series of activities uncover their leadership styles and explore their professional needs. With personal assessments, collaboration practices, and more, participants develop their full potential and create impact. Learn2 facilitates fully immersive programs. Use unforgettable learning experiences to grow your leaders and as a result, your business. A few of the programs your team could benefit from include topics like stepping up to their first supervisory position, shifting from manager to leader, and learning the skills of other extraordinary leaders in Lead the Endurance. Our proven, award-winning high potential leadership programs are meant for everyone from current leaders looking to grow to aspiring leaders. High potential leaders improve skills in all areas, like increasing employee engagement and succession planning. Ensure your leaders are satisfied with their career progression and watch your business flourish as a result with the help of Learn2. Our Catalog of Leadership Development At Learn2, we have a plethora of award-winning leadership development experiences to help employees and leaders of all levels to grow. Rapidly develop your leadership pipeline with any of the following high potential leadership programs. Find the full list here. Save the Titanic: Work together in an immersive workshop to learn valuable skills to immediately solve your team’s challenges. Orchestrate Impact: Explore strategic leadership that empowers participants to achieve goals and lead differently. The Million Dollar Leadership Challenge: Give your identified leaders space to grow and uncover hidden skills in your leaders of tomorrow. Lead Naturally: Learn to lead with different approaches and refine your communication skills. Women Leadership Development Series: Collaborate with women in leadership to exceed results and build empowering cultures. Lead the Endurance: Align your leaders and teams to implement strategy and exceed goals. Are you assessing your current leaders and dreaming of how you can help them grow? We’d love to talk with you about the best workshop based on your perceived needs. On a call with our team, discuss how to configure the program to mirror the needs of your leaders and organizations. Our programs are award-winning with proven returns on investments—it’s up to you who participates. Your Future Starts Here Begin the journey to a thriving organization today. Book a consultation with our team and build a unique plan meant to help your leaders. We’d love to be with you on this journey. Learn more about Learn2 and our success stories here.

The Power of Narrative Immersion: Sustaining Leadership Development Through Story

by Doug Bolger

For talent development professionals seeking to elevate leadership programs, narrative immersion offers a fresh alternative to traditional approaches. Rather than relying on disconnected modules or flashy graphics, what if you could guide your leaders through a continuous story that not only delivers practical, real-world leadership insights but also ensures a measurable ROI for your program? By integrating a narrative that unfolds over time, participants engage deeply in immersive experiences and apply what they learn directly to their teams, goals, and leadership challenges. And what better narrative to guide leaders than *Shackleton’s South*, one of the most compelling stories of resilience, leadership, and team success in the face of adversity? Leadership Lessons Embedded in Shackleton’s Journey Shackleton’s historic Antarctic expedition is more than a survival tale—it’s a leadership roadmap. From aligning a team around a seemingly impossible goal to demonstrating resilience and making tough choices under pressure, Shackleton’s story provides a real-world backdrop that captivates even the most seasoned corporate leaders. Incorporating Shackleton’s South into your leadership development program allows participants to follow Shackleton’s trials and triumphs while applying these lessons to their own teams, goals, and leadership styles. Tying Modules Together in a Continuous Learning Journey Instead of offering disconnected training sessions, you can design a cohesive, multi-module journey where leaders follow a single, ongoing story. Shackleton’s journey serves as a red thread that connects leadership concepts to the real-world task of leading differently and achieving more than expected. In Lead the Endurance, participants don’t just passively learn about leadership—they live through the challenges alongside Shackleton, applying insights directly to their real-world scenarios. Imagine this: – Beginning of Your Leadership Program: Connect your company’s strategy and goals to your leadership development program. As leaders are introduced to Shackleton’s journey, they reflect on their teams, goals, and “flags” (symbols of their most important objectives). After the first module, they begin implementing what resonates with them from Shackleton’s story. – Throughout the Program: Each module highlights how leaders are transforming their approaches. Whether it’s dumping baggage to focus on strategic priorities, embracing Results Versus Reasons, or leading high-stakes decisions under pressure, participants continue reading *South* and applying these lessons to their teams. – After the Program: The story doesn’t end when the training does. Leaders carry the lessons learned into their **High Impact Projects** (HIPs), keeping the investment alive. These projects ensure leaders deliver real business outcomes, whether it’s launching new initiatives or driving team performance. Practical Application of Leadership Insights By following Shackleton’s journey, leaders can reflect on and apply key leadership lessons, such as: – Resilience and Endurance: Leaders reflect on how they can persevere through obstacles with their teams and how to lead differently to maintain morale in tough times. – Aligning Around a Common Goal: Just as Shackleton united his crew around survival, leaders align their teams around one “flag,” ensuring everyone works toward the same objective. – Dumping Baggage: Shackleton had to leave behind unnecessary burdens to move forward. Leaders consider which outdated practices, limiting beliefs, or personal challenges they need to shed to unlock better results. The Benefits of Narrative Immersion – Increased Engagement: Leaders are more likely to stay engaged and retain information when it’s delivered through an ongoing story. Shackleton’s journey keeps participants invested in the leadership lessons. – Real-World Application: By connecting leadership concepts to Shackleton’s real-world challenges, participants draw parallels to their own teams, helping them translate learning into action. – Long-Term Impact: Leaders don’t walk away with abstract ideas—they gain practical insights they’ve already applied through their connection to Shackleton’s journey, ensuring lessons stick long after the program ends. Conclusion: The Story That Never Ends By integrating Shackleton’s South into your leadership development program, talent development professionals can create a powerful, sustained learning experience. Leaders don’t just learn about leadership—they live it through an immersive story that continues to deliver insights and practical applications. Each module builds on the last, ensuring participants apply these lessons directly to their teams, goals, and leadership journeys. With the right structure and storytelling approach, leadership development becomes an ongoing journey—one that transforms leaders and delivers measurable ROI.

The Power of Narrative Immersion: How Stories Elevate Leadership Development

by Doug Bolger

Developing high-value leaders requires more than just knowledge transfer or a bit of practice. You understand that the true challenge isn’t just delivering content—it’s ensuring leaders remember, retain, and can recall to lead differently when it matters most. Enter narrative immersions, a game-changing approach in leadership training. Narrative immersion allows participants to engage deeply in stories that mirror real-life challenges. When leaders experience stories, they shift from passively receiving information; to engage with the insights emotionally and intellectually, which leads to greater retention and recall. Let’s explore how and why narrative immersion enhances memory, retention, and recall—and why it’s critical to build story to leader development experiences valuable. Enhancing Memory with Immersive Storytelling Stories activate multiple parts of the brain simultaneously. Stories connect the dots between insights, emotions, and visual imagery, making it easier for leaders to remember and apply what they’ve learned. Leadership development experiences using stories create deeper connections between the content and the participants’ own journey to lead differently. Fact: Dr. Paul Zak’s research shows that people are 22 times more likely to remember information delivered through storytelling compared to standard delivery methods. For top or future top leaders, this is especially valuable. When immersed in a story, they not only absorb the content then immediately visualize how they can apply the insights in high-stakes, real-world situations. Boosting Retention Through Immersion Leaders deal with vast amounts of information daily, and traditional training methods struggle to cut through the noise. PowerPoints and lectures are no match for the active engagement of the whole learner that stories provide. Narrative immersions invite participants to step into situations that demand their full attention, leading to significantly higher retention rates. Fact: According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), participants retain 65-70% of information from stories, compared to just 5-10% with traditional presentation methods. This is where the power of story-driven leadership development programs becomes undeniable. Engaging stories help leaders retain their insights by making them part of their leadership DNA. Strengthening Recall with Emotional Connection A leader’s ability to choose the right leadership approach at the right time is often the difference between success and failure. Stories embedded with emotional context improve recall because emotions create lasting neural connections. Leaders who can connect emotionally to the content are more likely to recall critical insights and strategies in moments of need. Fact: Princeton University studies show that storytelling aligns brain activity between the speaker and the listener, which improves comprehension and recall. By leveraging narrative immersion in leadership development, organizations can ensure their leaders remember what they need when it matters most. Looking Ahead: Sustaining Engagement After the Experience While narrative immersion enhances memory, retention, and recall, the challenge for leadership development professionals doesn’t end with the initial training. How do you keep leaders engaged after an incredible learning experience? The truth is, the traditional speaker and PowerPoint model doesn’t hold the same power in today’s evolving corporate environments. In our next blog, we’ll explore strategies to sustain engagement beyond the immersive learning experience. We’ll discuss how to keep leadership participants energized, connected, and continually developing long after the event. It’s time to move beyond outdated formulas and embrace dynamic, story-driven follow-ups that lead to lasting growth.

How to Navigate Q4 Planning: Leadership Strategies for a Successful Year-End

by Anne Liu

As Q4 approaches, leaders face the challenge of driving their teams to finish the year strong while laying the groundwork for future success. The final quarter isn’t just about hitting targets—it’s about fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and growth. Here’s how leaders can navigate Q4 effectively: 1. Reignite Your Team’s Vision In the rush to meet year-end goals, it’s easy for teams to lose sight of the big picture. Take the time to remind your team of the overarching mission and how their work contributes to the company’s success. Reaffirming this vision can reignite passion and purpose, ensuring everyone is aligned and motivated as you head into the final stretch. 2. Set Clear, Attainable Goals Ambiguity can lead to frustration and burnout. As a leader, it’s your role to set clear, attainable goals for Q4 that challenge your team without overwhelming them. Break down larger objectives into manageable tasks, and ensure that each team member understands their role in achieving these goals. This clarity empowers your team to stay focused and productive. 3. Foster Open Communication Transparent communication is key to maintaining team morale and productivity, especially in the high-pressure environment of Q4. Regular check-ins and open-door policies create opportunities for your team to voice concerns, ask questions, and share ideas. As a leader, being approachable and receptive to feedback can make all the difference in sustaining momentum through the end of the year. 4. Recognize and Reward Efforts In the final quarter, it’s essential to recognize the hard work your team has put in throughout the year. Acknowledging individual and collective achievements boosts morale and reinforces a positive workplace culture. Whether through public recognition, bonuses, or simple words of appreciation, showing that you value your team’s contributions will inspire them to give their best as the year closes. 5. Encourage Professional Development Q4 is not just about completing tasks—it’s also an opportunity to invest in your team’s growth. Encourage team members to pursue professional development opportunities that align with both their personal goals and the needs of the company. This not only enhances skills but also demonstrates your commitment to their long-term success, fostering loyalty and engagement. 6. Maintain Work-Life Balance The drive to meet year-end goals can lead to burnout if not managed carefully. As a leader, it’s crucial to model and promote a healthy work-life balance. Encourage your team to take breaks, manage their workload effectively, and avoid the pitfalls of overwork. A balanced approach helps sustain productivity and keeps your team energized and focused.

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The Million Dollar Leadership Challenge: Management Development Programs that Work

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Strong leadership makes all the difference. Enter the Million Dollar Leadership Challenge, a proven leadership development program from Learn2 designed to transform your current management into strong, capable leaders who deliver results. As evidenced on our website, this program works. With the help of Learn2, transform your leadership to make sustained changes in their career growth and your business over the course of a few months. Read more about this exciting program below. What is the Million Dollar Leadership Challenge? The Million Dollar Leadership Challenge, led by Learn2, is a leadership development program for high potential leaders. It’s a leadership challenge to grow your management’s ability to do more with less and strengthen your human capital. You’ll see a minimum of 400% return on investment for leaders who complete the challenge. Through this program, you’ll give your management the skills and drive to accelerate your ROI by adding over $1 million to your bottom line. Identify your top performers who are ready and willing to make a difference in our uniquely customized modules that fit your business’s desired outcomes. We work with you for six to nine months, doing a series of sessions with High Impact Coaching to ensure the growth of your ROI. The Million Dollar Leadership Challenge aims to challenge your leaders to become even better leaders by exceeding results. Learn your leadership team’s resilience and find new ways to grow with them in this proven management development program. Define leadership readiness, determine accountability, and more in this challenge. Watch the video on the Million Dollar Leadership Challenge to learn more. The Results You’ll See No one business has failed to return $1 million after completing this course. We promise results! Results may include: Our facilitators work with you on management development to produce a minimum 4:1 return directly to your company’s bottom line. You get a detailed blueprint to see how the modules and coaching link together to deliver tangible results. Our clients find linking SOAL to a strategy or strategic initiative causes double transformation, as participants align the organization to the new strategy as part of their leadership development program. Learn2: Your Path to Success Think you could benefit from a team with 30 years of experience in facilitating programs for more than 1 million leaders worldwide? Learn2 is just a click away. Contact our team today to get started. Words from leaders who have completed the Million Dollar Leadership Challenge: “Seeing how ‘smart efficiencies’ can influence the end result in a big way was a game-changer for me. The program also confirmed my feeling that it is most important to consider the impact of change and the actions of individuals on others, and look at planning for long-term outcomes, not just short-term results.” “Actual hands-on activities were quite beneficial: It was fun, and supremely frustrating as well at times, which has helped me better understand that there are always bottlenecks (sometimes people, sometimes processes) and reinforced the fact that everyone learns at a different pace.”

Woman-led Leadership Development Programs for Women

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If you could fast-forward and see a 22% increase in employee engagement alongside increased sales and productivity, would you? Empower your leaders with the opportunity to learn everything they need to succeed in your organization. Supporting specific under-represented groups in their pathway into leadership positions enriches your culture and creates more opportunity. We have amazing, friendly female leaders facilitating the women’s leadership program. Through this program, women engage in important conversations to explore the gaps in support and embrace their leadership abilities. Facilitators engage participants in learning to lead in your company in alignment with the organization’s values and vision. Ultimately, women in leadership roles become the driving force behind the future of the organization. Help your female leaders grow with Learn2. Find out more below. Why Choose Women-Focused Workshops? Our facilitators for this workshop are accomplished female leaders themselves. They illustrate skills necessary for today’s business world and are equipped to impart their experience to your leaders. Participants discover the impact they can have on their teams and their organizational results. The women-centered leadership development program consists of 10 separate modules, focusing on what we believe to be the 10 most important tools they need. We tailor workshops to address the unique challenges that women face in their leadership roles, and participants create solutions to mitigate these. Bold conversations and confronting fears help leaders grow in their authenticity as leaders. Discover the impact on self, work and organization through this program. We make sure our participants network with peers who share similar experiences. It’s a great opportunity for women in leadership roles to connect with mentors, accountability partners, and support systems. What’s in the Sessions Experience a 10-module leadership development series – each consisting of a full-day learning experience specifically-designed to magnify the strength of women leaders. These modules move your women in leadership into action, applying the skills they need to advance with confidence. Everything from your presence to your verbiage can affect how others hear you. Participants learn important skills like active listening, how to run effective meetings, how to facilitate push-pull conversations, and handling resistance from clients and coworkers. Here’s an overview of the 10 modules you can choose from: Session 1: Work Naturally – Engaging Everyone Where They Are Session 2: Handling Resistance – Making Progress Session 3: Results versus Reasons – Creating the Culture of Results Session 4: Meetings that Produce Results Session 5: Clear Courageous Conversations Session 6: Effectively Leading Change Projects Session 7: Leading in Challenging Times Session 8: Developing Your Leadership with Stakeholders Session 9: Leading Up Session 10: Accelerating Your Results Start Growing Your Leaders Now At Learn2, we have over 30 years of experience helping organizations in all fields to achieve the results they want. With our female leadership development programs, you’re investing in your leaders and driving tangible, impactful change. Let us help you cultivate your leaders to their highest potential by growing the necessary skills for uncertain times. Our proven track record and commitment to empowering women is why Learn2 is your partner in transforming current employees into strong leaders. Engage your group today by contacting us now!

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How to Handle Resistance and Objections from Colleagues and Clients

by Atrium Admin

In any environment, resistance and objections are common. The presence of these stressors can end up affecting team members and business outcomes alike. Unresolved, these tensions can negatively impact project outcomes, team dynamics, and client satisfaction. Learn2’s Naturally series, including Handle Resistance and Handle Objections, provide practical, immersive training that addresses these issues head-on. Please read below to learn how you and your workplace can exceed your goals and foster a more positive working environment. Understanding Resistance and Objections Resistance or objections from coworkers and clients cause tension in every workplace. Either of these may arise from encounters with misunderstandings, fears, or conflicting priorities. Often, this is a sign of poor communication, misaligned goals, and/or apprehension. Leaving these problems unaddressed leads to tension and hinders team progress. Clients and coworkers dealing with tension, whether short-term or long-term, impacts the organization and its ability to exceed targets. Effective mitigation management could include proven workshops where participants learn how to handle resistance and objections. We help participants create playbooks based on who they are communicating with and how they perceive you. Adapt how you communicate with Learn2’s Handle Resistance and Handle Objections workshops. Strategies for Handling Resistance Create leadership alignment and build stress-free progress and methods for tackling objections in our proven programs. Participants can expect to discover new ways to communicate clearly so they can address concerns effectively. It’s important to listen carefully for the root cause of the issue, which is something participants learn in our programs. Let’s dive into each of these in more detail. Handle Resistance Naturally In this Learn2 program, participants learn to how to acknowledge resistance inside and outside of the workplace. We’ll use your participants’ previous challenges with resistance to learn prime strategies to deal with resistance. We’ll use a color metaphor to develop a powerful framework to understand team dynamics. Participants get fully immersed throughout Handle Resistance Naturally, learning techniques to evaporate conflict and tension before it arises. Suited for even the most senior and junior leaders, Handle Resistance Naturally interrupts the destructive patterns that may arise in your organization in favour of healthy alternatives. We’ll learn the Trojan Horse Effect along with many other helpful techniques. Handle Objections Naturally The team member who can handle customer objections effectively makes more sales. If customer objections are derailing your sales team, it’s time to experience Handle Objections Naturally by Learn2. Investing in your team’s ability to market your products effectively and handle objections directly affects your bottom line. Learn the ways to keep customers engaged in the sales conversation and make lifelong customers. Your participants see the bigger picture: transform from a single sale to wmpowering every buyer’s process of buying by acknowledging their objections. The activity-driven and proven methods of Handle Objections empower sales teams in any organization. Book Your Call with Learn2 With many options for giving your leaders more than lectures, Learn2 has a passion for immersive, one-of-a-kind workshops focused on producing real results. For over 30 years, our clients have achieved growth of over $750 billion in multiple companies. Get in touch with Learn2 today to chat about your leadership’s needs. Our team is ready to help you grow your leaders and your business with our Naturally series.

Save the Titanic! Immersive Leadership Development Program

by Atrium Admin

Every minute matters when your team comes together for leadership development training or leadership team development training. Curate your time with an immersive experience that your team rave about for years to come. Learn2’s participant-driven leadership development programs empower your leaders to achieve more and become the best leaders they can be. One of our top, award-winning immersive experiences is called Save the Titanic. For businesses who want high-achieving leaders, this program offers immediate application to achieve the the return on investment you want. Below, we talk more in-depth about this experience and how it impacts your leaders. What is Save the Titanic? Transform your team training with a dynamic and immersive experience! Step into the role of Senior Officer and tackle the challenge of saving the passengers, the crew, and the ship. With facilitators dressed in uniform, you and your team dive deep into crafting effective actions, ensuring you’re prepared for any iceberg that comes your way. Say goodbye to routine lectures and hello to adventure and teamwork. This immersive experience gets configured by you, often as a one-day program to rapidly evolve your team’s leadership skills and cultivate a growth mindset. Participants learn to navigate uncharted waters and costly anchors with the help of our enthusiastic facilitators. How Will My Company Benefit? At Learn2, our goal is to create immersive experiences in which your team gain deeper ownership of their real issues and exceed goals for your organization. Ultimately, growing your leaders is a choice. To have a thriving business, you must build effective leaders. You won’t see your leaders abandoning ship when the business is growing. They see the impact they create within your organization and want to contribute! In addition to retaining your top talent, some of your participants discover talents in this workshop. Or, perhaps, they become willing to take on more responsibility. Learn2 has helped organizations increase their profits by $750 billion in ROI. Eliminate waste, grow revenue and improve productivity with Save the Titanic. Ask us about our guarantee of 4X – 10X ROI from this program. Learn2: Your Path to Better Leadership For over 30 years, Learn2 has helped organizations to create a better team of leaders. We put you in the driver’s seat, making you the owner of change in your business. We work in tandem with you to configure your program to meet your specific needs so that you can empower your team with accountability and coaching that lasts. When you provide the freedom to learn and immerse them with choice and autonomy, they create their own insights and resonate with personal impact. With over 92% recommendation rate, Learn2 is guaranteed to help your team achieve positive results. Unleash the power of human potential in your organization with Learn2. Contact us today to book your organization into a demo of our Save the Titanic experience. We offer programs in English, French, and Spanish. Please reach out to us with your questions and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Bridging the Distance: Leading Remote Teams with Impact and Purpose

by Anne Liu

The landscape of work has evolved dramatically, and with it, the challenges of leadership. Leading remote teams requires a different approach—one that goes beyond traditional management practices to foster a sense of connection, ownership, and purpose among team members spread across different time zones and geographies. The Challenge of Remote Leadership One of the most significant struggles leaders face in a remote environment is ensuring that their teams remain cohesive, engaged, and motivated. The physical distance can lead to feelings of isolation, and the absence of in-person interactions often makes it difficult for team members to fully connect with the broader mission of the organization. A common concern among leaders is the difficulty in getting remote teams to take ownership of projects and changes that align with the business’s strategic goals. Often, team members may focus narrowly on their specific roles, losing sight of the bigger picture. This disconnect can hinder progress and dilute the impact of the work being done. Creating Impact Through Ownership and Collaboration The key to overcoming these challenges lies in fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration. When team members feel a sense of pride in their contributions and understand how their work aligns with the business’s objectives, they become more engaged and invested in the success of the team as a whole. Here are some strategies to help leaders bridge the distance and create an environment where remote teams can thrive: The Power of High Impact Projects At Learn2, we’ve seen firsthand how High Impact Projects (HIPs) can transform remote teams. These projects are designed to not only achieve business goals but also to boost engagement by creating moments that create feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction. By fostering a culture where team members choose their priorities, take ownership of their work, and celebrate their successes, leaders can create an environment where teams are not just surviving but thriving. Building a Thriving Remote Culture The ultimate goal of remote leadership is to build a culture where team members feel connected, valued, and motivated, regardless of physical distance. When teams are engaged and take pride in their contributions, they are more likely to go the extra mile to achieve the organization’s objectives. By focusing on collaboration, ownership, and regular celebrations of success, leaders can bridge the gap that distance creates and lead their teams with impact and purpose. Whether you’re managing a team in Toronto, Tokyo, or Timbuktu, these principles will help you build a remote culture that drives success and fosters a sense of unity. Let’s Bridge the Distance Together If you’re struggling with the challenges of leading a remote team, you’re not alone. At Learn2, we’re dedicated to helping leaders like you create environments where teams can thrive, no matter where they are in the world. Reach out to us, and let’s work together to bridge the distance and lead with purpose and impact.

Employee Development: A Strategic Priority for Organizational Success

by Anne Liu

Employee development should always be a strategic priority for any forward-thinking organization. When employers genuinely value their people, they actively support and invest in their growth. This commitment not only enhances individual capabilities but also drives significant organizational success and creates strategic wins. Focusing on the impact employees can create is particularly effective. By helping employees develop and apply their talents, organizations cultivate well-rounded professionals who drive meaningful change. This approach goes beyond filling immediate needs; it prepares the workforce to tackle future challenges and seize opportunities. Employees empowered to make a difference become more adaptable, innovative, and capable of excelling in various roles within the organization. Exposing employees to different functions within the company fosters a culture of collaboration. When individuals understand and appreciate various facets of the organization, they work more effectively across teams. This cross-functional insight drives innovation, achieves organizational goals, breaks down silos, encourages the sharing of ideas, and ultimately enhances collaboration and performance. Leveraging Cross-Training and Role Rotation for Strategic Wins Cross-training, or role rotation, offers powerful strategic advantages. Allowing employees to experience different roles within the organization yields several key benefits: Investing in employee development through cross-training and role rotation not only ensures survival but drives growth and strategic advantage. Organizations that prioritize employee development build stronger, more resilient teams capable of meeting today’s challenges and seizing tomorrow’s opportunities. By leveraging the full potential of their people, they secure long-term success and create a sustainable competitive advantage. Fostering Open Communication for Strategic Alignment Employees must openly communicate their personal goals and career aspirations. Letting management know they are open to lateral changes and eager to learn more about the entire organization aligns personal development with the company’s strategic needs. This proactive approach positions employees as greater assets to the organization and aligns individual growth with the company’s objectives. Sir Richard Branson is famously quoted as sayaing, “A company’s employees are its greatest asset and your people are your product.” Investing in your people is investing in your business’ future, and a key driver of competitive advantage.

My Journey Creating the Lead the Endurance Leader Development Experience: From Concept to Discovery

by Doug Bolger

Crafting the Lead the Endurance experience was an endeavor that merged my passion for leadership development with an incredible historical tale of resilience and perseverance. As I immersed myself in the creation of this program, the journey of Ernest Shackleton and the crew aboard the Endurance became more than just a story— they became a powerful metaphor for leadership in the face of overwhelming odds. The Genesis of Lead the EnduranceThe concept for Lead the Endurance began with a simple yet profound conversation. Graham Lewis, a new employee, experienced Save the Titanic and was shocked to hear I did not know the story of the Endurance. He gave me South by Sir Ernest Shackleton to read, As I read South, I knew this had to be an immersive experience. Deloitte loved the idea so I set about to design a leadership program that encapsulates the essence of resilience, inclusion, and unwavering determination. Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition provided the perfect narrative framework. The challenges faced by Shackleton and the crew, stranded on the ice after their ship was crushed, epitomized the kind of tenacity and collaborative spirit I wanted participants to experience.I delved into historical accounts, diaries, and photographs of the Endurance Expedition. The story of how the crew managed to survive the harsh Antarctic conditions, maintaining hope and unity, became cornerstones of the program. Participants would be tasked with navigating their own “Expedition,” making critical choices and working together to overcome obstacles, just as Shackleton’s team did over a century ago. The Power of VisualsAs I crafted scenarios and challenges for the program, I often referenced the haunting images of the Endurance trapped in the ice. These photographs captured the ship’s final moments before it succumbed to the crushing forces of the ice in the Weddell Sea. The stark, desolate beauty of the Antarctic landscape and the sheer isolation faced by the crew provided a visceral backdrop for the program’s activities.Then, something remarkable happened. In March 2022, explorers discovered the wreck of the Endurance, resting nearly 10,000 feet below the surface of the Weddell Sea. The ship was astonishingly well-preserved, with the bow and stern appearing almost untouched by time. Seeing these images, in such pristine condition, was nothing short of breathtaking. It was as if the Endurance had been frozen in time, waiting to share its story with the world once more. A Tale of Two ImagesThe juxtaposition of the pristine wreck with the earlier images of the ship’s debris scattered across the ice floe struck a deep chord with me. It reinforced the central theme of the Lead the Endurance program: resilience. The ship’s remains, beautifully preserved, served as a testament to the enduring spirit of exploration and human ingenuity. Meanwhile, the photographs of the shattered ship on the ice highlighted the harsh realities and unpredictable nature of challenges we all face. Bringing the Program to LifeInfusing these powerful visuals into the Lead the Endurance program elevates the experience for participants. The pristine wreck became a symbol of hope and potential, while the debris on the ice served as a reminder of the obstacles all leaders and teams must be overcome. Participants would embark on their own leadership journey, inspired by the very real trials and triumphs of Shackleton and his crew.Through immersive activities, they learn to adapt, lead under pressure, and foster a spirit of camaraderie and resilience. The story of the Endurance is no longer just a historical account; it became a living, breathing part of the learning experience. ConclusionWriting the Lead the Endurance program has been a journey of discovery, both in terms of leadership and the incredible history of Shackleton’s expedition. The discovery of the Endurance wreck, so well-preserved, adds a poignant and powerful dimension to the participants’ experience. It reminds us that, like the Endurance, we too can withstand the test of time and emerge from our challenges with strength and grace.I invite you to join us on this transformative journey. Experience the highs and lows, the struggles and triumphs, and discover what it truly means to lead with endurance. #LeadTheEndurance #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #Shackleton #Learn2 #Exploration #HistoricalJourney

Transforming Leader Development: Addressing Challenges and Unleashing Potential

by Anne Liu

Clients are often astonished by the incredible impact their leaders report from their High Impact Projects. Results ranging from an average of $18,000 for a Professional leader to $280,000 for a Leader of Leaders seem unbelievable even after participants reduce the impact by only attribution to our programs. Why is the most common reaction disbelief? Decades of investing in leaders without seeing measurable results answers that question. Leader development and learning are seen as cost, rather than investments that deliver returns on their investment. Yet our clients find Pearson’s Law to be true– what gets tracked and reported, improves exponentially. Just like Yoshiharu Watanabe’s journey to grow a 63-leaf clover, these projects show that with dedication and the right environment, leaders achieve extraordinary results. Just like Learn2, Watanabe’s success didn’t come overnight. He started in 2012, using both natural and hand-pollination techniques, and faced many setbacks along the way. His persistence and innovative approach paid off, breaking a world record. Similarly, High Impact projects engage leaders to apply their new skills and tools to push beyond conventional limits. Here’s how: 1. Dedication and Persistence: Leaders commit to their ongoing development, deliberately practicing to overcome challenges and strive for a specific result. 2. Innovative Methods: Encouraged to explore new approaches, leaders combine structured coaching with creative freedom to achieve remarkable outcomes. 3. Learning from Setbacks: Like Watanabe, leaders learn from failures, adapting and refining their leadership approaches. 4. Nurturing Potential: The right environment is crucial. High Impact Projects offer the perfect setting for leaders to unlock their full potential. Clients often witness their leaders achieving groundbreaking results, similar to the surprise and delight Watanabe felt with his 63-leaf clover. The most common feedback from clients is, “I can’t believe our leaders have this much impact!” High Impact Projects reveal the true potential of leaders and the actual value of investing in your leaders. Just as Watanabe’s clover symbolizes extraordinary achievement, leaders emerging from these projects drive substantial, lasting impact. Clients are often left in awe, witnessing their leaders exceed expectations and transform their organizations.Curious about the return on investment for High Impact projects? Message me about our ROI calculator to see how these projects can transform your organization too. Calculate your ROI with our Learn2 ROI Calculator here

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