As HR professionals, we’re entering an era of rapid change and uncertainty. While 2024 bids farewell, we face both exciting opportunities and challenging questions. As we look ahead, three trends stand out as critical for HR innovation in 2025: Workplace Polarization, HR Agentization, and L&D Urgency. Let’s dive deeper into what these shifts mean for HR and how […]
“Warning to all leaders: if your teams aren’t already using AI to boost quality and productivity, your competitors are—and they’re gaining ground fast. AI is no longer optional; it’s a strategic advantage. So, ask yourself: what are you doing to ensure your organization isn’t left in the dust? It’s time to stop waiting and start […]
Leaders, It’s on You: Ignite Innovation from the Top Down “Innovative leaders build innovative organizations—period. How many times have leaders turned to HR with a plea to ‘attract and recruit innovative talent’? ‘Let’s hire someone from a startup,’ they say, or ‘We need an innovation course in our L&D strategy.’ Maybe they suggest an ‘innovation […]
In the wake of a global pandemic, we find ourselves grappling with a new question in talent selection: How might job candidates act in situations no one has ever experienced before? Traditional approaches to hiring might not be enough. At Burke Assessments, we’ve found the answer: it’s all about Learning Agility. What is Learning Agility? […]
Have you worked with highly intelligent people who often become defensive when confronted with new ideas they are unfamiliar with, or when given feedback? If so, they probably score low on learning agility. How can this be? Wouldn’t the smartest person in the room be the most learning agile? The short answer is no. Defensive […]
Ambidexterity. Adaptability. Flexibility. Speed. Figuring out what needs to be done in unprecedented situations. Learning faster and more effectively than others—these are the staples of business life in the 2020s that define Learning Agility. Whether explicitly stated or implicitly understood in leadership development terminology, these characteristics are essential for organizations to thrive in a world […]
Welcome to the Learning Agility Blog! This is the first blog post of many we will share with you about the power of Learning Agility to transform individuals and organizations. We are the Burke Assessment team, a group of researchers, business partners, certified consultants and coaches who came together to help promote Learning Agility globally. […]
