Pollinate CEO Christy Pettit presents The Benefits of Mentoring for Career Development at Cannexus 21, Canada’s largest national career development conference. Christy’s on-demand session will be released for Cannexus participants Wed., Feb. 3 at 1:45 EST. Get mentorship best practices, research insights and strategies to measure ROI Mentorship programs build …
2021: We intend to make a difference
Setting an intent for your work and life can provide both a compass and a filter. When we set intentions, we build on the accomplishments, lessons, support and circumstances that got us here; these experiences made us ready to resolve to move forward. We can acknowledge mentors, collaborators, partners and, …
Where Will Virtual Work Go Next? WFH Trends for 2021
Some of the common pain points that teams experience with virtual work are reminiscent of college or university experiences with group projects when someone essentially ghosts the team: they hardly communicate and only drop in on the project at the end to get the grade. Without that person’s contribution and …
Refine the struggle: How to minimize chaos through change
The world of work is going through its most profound change in decades, which is saying something, because it is always transforming. Back in the “before times” we already felt the transformation happening as the work realities of previous generations have steadily shifted and turned over. The fallout from the …
Using “Yes, and” to confront reality and calibrate for the future
In these challenging pandemic times, we need a new vision, a new way to create our success, and the motivation to overcome the many challenges on the path forward. “Yes, and” is a fundamental improv exercise that teaches us how to assimilate new information and contribute to the scene. First …
Hitting the wall (and how to find a ladder over)
I hit the wall so hard a few weeks ago I left a Christy-shaped dent. When I looked around, I realized there was a swarm of people experiencing the same thing, either trying to shake it off like me, or in various states of impact. Right about that time, the interwebs …
3 Reasons Diversity Programs Fail (and 1 Strategy That Works)
Organizations around the world are striving to make gains on diversity and inclusion, their actions spurred by tragic news headlines and a rising tide of activism. It’s clear that eliminating systemic racism – including addressing the unconscious biases that underpin it – is a monumental undertaking. It’s also clear that …
Pace is the New “Place”: Building a Better Virtual Team, Part 2
Virtual teams are here for the long term, even as some jurisdictions gradually reopen workplaces and other public spaces. As leaders and employees adjust to this evolving reality, there are ways to work more effectively and gain a momentum people can live with – including exchanging “place” for pace: we …
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: Managing Differences Through Mentoring
A powerful part of the mentoring process is learning with – and from – someone with a different life story than yours. Even when we try to be sensitive, differences can get in the way. Here’s what you need to know to understand – and overcome – unconscious bias: Understanding …