A Time of Change at INITIATE Training & Development

Autumn is a time of transformation and change. Similarly, INITIATE has experienced some exciting changes and is currently going through a big transformation. First, you may notice that our newsletter format has changed. We have made it more concise, interesting, and meaningful to read. Second, we have redesigned our website in order to launch an exciting new product called Expectations Forum (see below for further details). Finally, we are pleased to introduce a new training program called Team Development which has been created to challenge teams and lead to step-change improvement in team performance.

Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?

There were many responses to INITIATE’s last newsletter focused on the importance of learning. The overwhelming amount of feedback was focused on whether or not people (more specifically adults) can indeed change and learn new skills. As a result, this specific article is dedicated to answering that specific question.

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INITIATE Introduces a New Online Assessment Tool called Expectations Forum

How happy would you be if every single one of your expectations were met in life? You receive the promotion you want when you want it. Your management team approves your request for project funding. You have a good balance between your working hours and personal time. If all of your expectations in life were met you would be an extremely happy person. To become happier, you need to first become more aware of the expectations you have in life. The second challenge is then for you to work towards ensuring your life comes closer to meeting those expectations.

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