Wed.Nov 08, 2023

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Coaching to Create Agile Software Development Teams

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By David Chong, High Performance Coach, AUSTRALIA Agile Software Development According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word “Agile” can be defined as follows: able to move your body quickly and easily In the context of software development, Agile is a set of principles and practices that emphasize flexibility, collaboration, and customer-centricity.

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ICF Communications: Share Your Input

International Coaching Federation

As a global membership organization, our goal is to support you — our ICF members — as we champion coaching as a vital part of a thriving global society. We value your perspectives, as you are the heart of our community. Your insights could play a crucial role in helping us improve our services and ensure that we better meet your communication needs.

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Empathy vs. Detachment

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Nicole Paul, Leadership Coach, UNITED STATES The Empathy vs. Detachment Definition Empathy has never been more important in managing people and teams than now. A more traditional, and I would argue, outdated approach might dictate that empathy is superfluous in the workplace and the relationship between the manager and employee is secondary to performance and productivity.

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Why careers matter… Presentation to University of Derby education studies students

Adventures in Career Development

On Monday I had the opportunity to go and talk about career and career guidance with a group of third year Education Studies students at the University of Derby. I think that it is really important that education studies recognises the importance of career as a conceptual lens for thinking about education and career guidance as an important educational practice.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Training Program

Learning how to promote your training courses online is key to growing your training business. In this Ultimate Guide to Marketing we cover effective and modern marketing strategies that will help you market your training program, and sell more courses. You’ll learn how to: Harness the power of SEO to drive website traffic Convert more website visitors to sales Create smart email marketing campaigns Get the most out of course marketplaces Establish a referral program And more… Get ready to see y

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Magda’s Top 5 for November

International Coaching Federation

Learn more about the work we’re doing this month with ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook’s Top 5 for November. The post Magda’s Top 5 for November appeared first on International Coaching Federation.

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What Makes a Good Team (And How Can you Build One?)

Up Your Culture

We spend a great deal of time at our jobs, and one of the top things that can make it a great place to be – is having a good team. What do we mean by a good team? An effective team is not just a collection of individuals working together; it's a harmonious blend of talent, communication, trust, and ongoing development. Let’s take a look at some characteristics of a strong team.

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Cultivating Adaptability and Leadership Skills in Employees

Crestcom

How to Cultivate Adaptability and Leadership Skills in Your Employees In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, adapting to change is crucial for both individual employees and organizations. Adaptability is not just reacting to change. It’s also about proactively seeking opportunities to compete in a dynamic market. Adaptability and leadership skills are both critical to driving growth and innovation within a company.

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Help ICF Develop Mentor Coaching Competencies

International Coaching Federation

At ICF, we are on a mission to enhance our understanding and define the competencies that make mentor coaching truly effective, but we need your help to achieve this. Whether you have served as an ICF mentor coach or received mentor coaching within the past three years, your insights are invaluable. Your firsthand knowledge is what will guide us toward learning what it takes to be a successful mentor coach.

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Unlocking the Power of Tactile Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide

She Owns Success

Think about the last time a smooth, embossed card caught your attention. That’s tactile marketing —- a strategy that uses the sense of touch to make a brand memorable. From the texture of a business card to innovative products, everything plays a role in how anyone perceives a brand. Still, many business owners aren’t aware of tactile marketing’s potential or don’t know how to apply it.

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Gain the Knowledge You Need to Advance Your Expertise

International Coaching Federation

Prepare to elevate your coaching skills, enhance your practice, and stay current, regardless of your coaching niche. Our upcoming Community of Practice (CP) sessions provide direct access to expert insights. Whether you join us live or access on-demand content through the ICF Learning Portal , you’ll be immersed in an educational experience designed to keep you at the forefront of coaching excellence.

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Next Level eLearning – The AI-powered Courseware Coach

Introducing Willow from WILL Interactive – a new artificial instructor technology that coaches users through eLearning content to increase training ROI. Using active conversations with a virtual expert not only reinforces key concepts but also helps employees think critically and creatively. Willow can ask questions, analyze responses, and deliver personalized feedback.

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People, Process, and Tech: Dataiku’s Claire Gubian on AI and the Enterprise 

Correlation One

When it comes to AI in the enterprise, the question is no longer if organizations will adopt the technology — it’s when. And increasingly, the answer to that question is now. According to a survey by the Conference Board, more than half of US employees “are already using generative AI tools, at least occasionally, to accomplish work-related tasks,” with one in ten employees saying they use AI on a daily basis.

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Embrace Radical Generosity This Month for #GivingTuesday

International Coaching Federation

“One of the things that I think unites all coaches is our commitment and our passion for driving change,” shares Michael Kobrin, ACC. #GivingTuesday is a global movement that unites individuals in a shared mission of radical generosity, to give selflessly and effect positive change in communities and causes worldwide. This November, we invite you to embrace the ideals of #GivingTuesday and the power of coaching with a gift to the ICF Foundation.

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Intrinsic Rewards: Examples & Effects on Team Performance

BetterUp

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