Agile Talent Consulting

If you're responsible for managing people, it means more than overseeing their work product. The best managers - those who are true leaders - see their roles as teachers of staff. As such, it makes sense that we favor a "teacher tip" for supporting staff members learning new skills. I DO - During this step, the teacher literally shows the student how to do something brand new; usually more than once. Instead of long division or writing a solid thesis though, you're showing your staff member how YOU do a task. Afterwards, debrief: What did they see you do? What concrete steps did you take? How did you handle areas of challenge? We Do - In this step, the teacher does the problem collaboratively with the students, eliciting input and feedback along the way. At work, perhaps you're collaboratively planning the meeting or co-facilitating the presentation. Again, debrief after the fact to lock in the learning. You Do - This is the independent worktime in a classroom and your chance to watch your staff member in action at work. It's their turn to do the work solo while you observe. The debrief after is still critical, and should include concrete feedback from you as well as the staff member's reflections. This gradual release works as well in the boardroom as it does in the classroom - try it! #teachertip #managertip #elevatebyagile #leaderdevelopment 

It's World Kindness Day! If you ask us, supporting working parents is one of the best ways employers can celebrate. Some of our favorite options? 1) Provide a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) to make it easier to shoulder the burden of childcare costs. 2) Offer backup care (like Bright Horizons) to support families when their standard child or elderly dependent care falls through. 3) Ensure that paid parental, adoption and surrogacy leave are part of your benefits packages. How does your organization support working parents? #worldkindnessday #workingparents #benefits

We're here to meet the moment for your particular business and we know that requires a strategic, customized approach to human resources...not to mention authentic partnerships that go the distance! Our fractional support services allow your company to benefit from our team's extensive experience WITHOUT the cost and time required to onboard a full time HR hire. We'd love to have you join our list of satisfied clients! Reach out to learn how today.