Our Advice.
We have years of wisdom. Emerson’s change agents share their stories and strategies straight from the field.
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Will AI Improve Your Organization? It depends.
As the AI landscape evolves, some organizations are simply running to keep up, with no clear destination. How do you know if you’re headed in the right direction? Here are some hints.
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Working with a Consultant: Alignment and Expectation-setting.
When working with a consultant, we recommend setting expectations and agreeing on the work to get the outcomes you want.
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How To Get the Most from Knowledge Management.
Learn how knowledge management and change management can help your organization navigate change with poise.
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Three AI Pitfalls Government Agencies Should Beware of.
AI promises big benefits, but beware — there are three pitfalls government teams should consider as they approach AI projects.
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Organization Structure for Learning & Development.
There is no one best model for a learning and development function, but there is a best model for your organization.
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How Can HR Support Organizational Change?
As HR professionals become more involved with company strategy, they also must understand their pivotal role in organizational change.
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The Executive Facilitation Series: How You Know You Won.
You facilitated an executive working session and you think it went well! But how can you know for sure? Here’s what you might hear and observe afterward.
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The People Side of Artificial Intelligence Implementations.
A change lead is the only member of your AI project with a laser focus on getting people to use your new, fantastical AI technology.
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Is Employee Training the Answer?
When organizations simply default to employee training, they sometimes overlook the real issue. Here are some things to consider.
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The Executive Facilitation Series: The Secret to Success.
The team at Emerson Human Capital have constructed and facilitated thousands of executive sessions. Here’s how we do executive facilitation differently.
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Budgeting for IT Organizational Change Management.
Go beyond the traditional “percentage of project funding” when budgeting for the people side of change.
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The Executive Facilitation Series: Getting the Right Outcomes.
By the end of an executive working session, execs need to leave thinking they achieved the outcomes they needed and know what to do next. To do this, here’s what we recommend.
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Project Management Tip: Get the Disney Effect.
The Walt Disney World organization creates a magical experience for its customers. It got us thinking, can a project manager bring that same magic to their work? We think so — here’s how.
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Three Myths of Gamification.
Learning gamification is trendy – and it works – but only if you know how to do it right.
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How to Approach Year-End Goal Setting.
As a leader, how should you approach annual goal setting? A clear process and sound principles will make strong goal setting easier on everyone.
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The Executive Facilitation Series: Making the Session Enjoyable.
Can executive participants enjoy themselves and do great work? We say yes! Here are a few ideas.
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Upskilling for Organizational Performance.
In times of economic uncertainty, some organizations decide to freeze hiring. But the work doesn’t stop. Upskill and invest in your people. Here’s where to start.
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The Executive Facilitation Series: Being a Great Facilitator.
Expert executive facilitation makes a group more powerful and productive. As a facilitator, elevate meetings by helping executives realize their potential.
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Company Values: Actual or Aspirational?
Where do your company values show up? On the website or in the people?
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Testing Your Employees’ Digital Experience.
Smart teams think about people during their digital transformation. To get the most from your tech pilot, put change management in the cockpit.
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