Blog – Michal Fedeles

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Responsive Organizational Learning and Development (1/5)

Responsive Organizational Learning and Development (1/5)

Thoughtfully designed, well executed, timely learning opportunities show employees that the organization and its leaders value their contributions. Being supported in learning and development conveys to individuals that they matter, belong, and are seen not just as employees but as persons.
Creating Powerful Learning Experiences

Creating Powerful Learning Experiences

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is about actively exploring supporting learning as part of a small group, trying new approaches, and getting inspired. Develop the competence and confidence to be an effective trainer, and earn the globally recognized ISW Certificate.
Facilitation as a Leadership Competency

Facilitation as a Leadership Competency

Frustrated, exhausted, ready to go home and unwind: Your team at the end of too many days. The job gets done, but at what cost? You have good people on...
Being a Mentor Every Day

Being a Mentor Every Day

When a trusted colleague or friend — someone who wants to see us grow — shares an opinion, offers feedback on our actions, or points out a blind spot, they...
When a Facilitator Is Not Needed

When a Facilitator Is Not Needed

When a team functions organically, it’s likely because its members are connected on a deeper level. They are clear on one another’s values and beliefs, and exchanging perspectives freely is...
Fostering Team Play

Fostering Team Play

We help bring out the best in others when we relate to them in ways that they experience as caring, enabling, and supportive. When teams synergize, their members are motivated to perform,...
Caring Connections

Caring Connections

To examine leadership in new ways, I invited friends and colleagues to join an informal Leadership Conversations ‘club’ – to connect outside of work, tell stories, and support and inspire one another....
Leadership = Being Yourself in Any Role

Leadership = Being Yourself in Any Role

At work, are you being yourself? When I recently taught a course for professionals in educator roles, something fascinating happened. Along with their ‘regular’ roles in which they were already...
Leadership = Better Conversations

Leadership = Better Conversations

A fair amount of our work time is spent interacting with other people – in project meetings, casual conversations, when offering feedback. While many of these contacts go smoothly, some...
How Do You Lead in a Crisis?

How Do You Lead in a Crisis?

Powerful leaders who react promptly and rigorously to business challenges as they arise are often very effective at keeping organizations afloat. However, their convictions (having the right answers) combined with...