3 Tips for Successful Learning in the Flow of Work
The era of a full day of learning off-site vanished when working from home became the new normal.
How To Innovate Your Way Through COVID-19
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Recent research from Columbia Business School indicates that financial crises — like the one we’re presently living through — can be a source of great innovation. And while the definition of innovation often refers to breakthrough inventions, it also includes any new idea that brings value to your business and […]
To Survive 2020, Reverse Everything You Believe About Your Industry
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Despite the enormous challenges of this year, I’ve drawn inspiration from the industrial evolutions that are happening in real time. From the medical profession’s pivot to telemedicine and cars being sold through vending machines to the fashion industry’s embrace of 3-D tech and sustainability, tomorrow’s rules around how companies will create new products, serve customers […]
Stop Saying This Phrase To Activate Remote Creativity
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Thanks to Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and other members of The Second City theater, you’ve likely heard of the improvisational technique known as “Yes, and.” It asks actors to accept anything — no matter how absurd — that their fellow actor has said (“yes”) and then expand on their line of thinking (“and”). […]
4 Tips for Enhancing Remote Brainstorms
By Lisa Bodell for Forbes Organizations across America are now considering WFH a permanent reality — or at least the default through 2020 — and re-imagining their approach to everything from onboarding to technology and infrastructure. As a futurist helping companies anticipate and embrace change for more than a decade, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges […]
5 Easy Ways To Boost Remote Productivity
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen According to Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, the newly remote employees of America are encountering a host of productivity challenges. From childcare responsibilities and domestic distractions to a lack of home-office space, just being present for daily Zoom meetings can itself seem like a second job. Add the expectation that your team […]
Seize This Moment To Declutter Your Workday
by Lisa Bodell for Forbes As America embarks on the largest work-from-home experiment in its history, many knowledge workers are rethinking the status quo. Long meetings are becoming emails. Business travelers are realizing they can meet their clients (and their goals) remotely. Conferences and other industry events are going virtual — and may stay that […]
Host Virtual Meetings Like A Pro
By Lisa Bodell for Forbes With nearly half of the U.S. workforce working remotely, companies are rushing to identify tools and tech that keep teams productive and connected. As CEO of an accelerated learning company, I can relate to the inherent challenges and opportunities they’re encountering. From skill-building to improving culture, my team and I have been teaching companies how […]
Not A Drill: 3 Actions For Pivoting Your Business Today
By Lisa Bodell for Forbes During chaos and uncertainty, it can be challenging to focus our nervous energy in productive ways. As a futurist who helps companies anticipate and navigate crises like this, I’m encouraging fellow leaders and global clients to engage their entire orgs in a set of strategic exercises. The three activities below […]
Protect Your Conference Against Coronavirus
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen From the cancellation of SXSW to the postponement of the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, the ripple effect of coronavirus on industry events is happening in real time. As CEO of an accelerated learning company, I hoped a moment like this would never arrive. But as a futurist, I’ve been anticipating some […]