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 Trends 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 accelerate AI adoption? It’s time to stop waiting and start leading the way in AI […]
“Innovative leaders build innovative organizations—period. How many times have leaders turned to HR with a plea to ‘attract and recruit innovative leaders? ‘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 week’ or even bringing in a speaker from Silicon Valley. […]
In the wake of a global pandemic, we find ourselves grappling with ideas for talent innovation: 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? In the […]
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 […]
Learning Agility is rapidly becoming the most critical skill for leadership development—and it’s here to stay. But what exactly is Learning Agility, and why does it matter so much? What is Learning Agility? At its core, Learning Agility is the ability to navigate new experiences, experiment with new behaviors, seek feedback, and make quick […]