Have you ever worked somewhere that looked great on paper, but in person was a little… “off”? It’s more than vibes. The team is probably light on soft skills. Here’s what modern businesses need to thrive in the Age of EQ (Emotional Intelligence). a collaborative mindset adaptive problem-solving strong communication

Time to brush up on your learning theory knowledge! How does Lifelong Learning stack up against Constructivist Learning in your experience?

Trust is essential to just about every kind of relationship, from friendships to legal contracts. So why is it that trust is so hard to come by these days? In Why Trust Matters, Professor Benjamin Ho explores the concept of trust through the lens of economics in way that is both thoughtful and illuminating. It is a must-read for anyone concerned about the perceived decline of trust in contemporary society. getAbstract’s summary of Why Trust Matters is available for free this week only.

AI is changing the L&D game. Which of these approaches have you tried with your team?

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How much actual planning have you put into your estate planning? No one likes to think about “the end,” but in their compassionate and wise book, A Beginner’s Guide to the End, Dr. B.J. Miller and Shoshana Berger make a strong case for confronting the material and emotional hurdles related to the end of life. getAbstract’s summary of A Beginner’s Guide to the End is available for free this week only. getabstract.com/en/summary/a…

In today’s marketplace, personal and professional development are not just nice perks, they are essential to advancement. From soft skills to strategic training, here are four reasons to invest in your development.

When it comes to professional development, you can be the captain of your own ship. How do you prefer to learn at work?

Often find yourself shrugging off a challenging (or not-so-challenging) situation in your life? If so, author Richard Moran would like a word. In Never Say Whatever, Moran explains how and why to start caring, making intelligent decisions, and acting on them. getAbstract’s summary of Never Say Whatever is available for free this week only.

In 2024, successful leaders will be those who connect deeply, learn rapidly, and plan strategically. Are you on track?

If you’re focusing on strategic skills, adaptability, and leadership, you’ve already set the stage for your team’s success.

The complexity of knowledge management and its rapid growth have left the field in disarray. Practitioners lack a common vocabulary and often neglect the theoretical underpinnings of their work. In Principles of Knowledge Management, author Patrick Lambe delves into the narrower area of knowledge auditing to clarify its language and trace the evolution of its practices. getAbstract’s summary of Principles of Knowledge Management is available for free this week only.

Asserting that “privacy is dead” is popular, but it overstates the reality. Today’s computerized world generates digital data about each person, and corporations and governments widely collect, analyze and use it. In Why Privacy Matters, author Neil Richards explores how society could control and regulate the way various parties obtain, retain and disseminate personal information. getAbstract’s summary of Why Privacy Matters is available for free this week only. getabstract.com/en/summary/w…

Ever wondered what truly drives you and your colleagues at work? McClelland’s Theory of Needs explains our unique motivations based on three key needs that vary based on personality. Understanding them could be the key to unlocking your potential in the workplace.

No one can give 100% all the time. Luckily, you don’t need to.

Annual and quarterly goals have been set. How are you maintaining your post-holiday momentum?

Dreams on one side, reality on the other. What steps are you taking to bridge the gap?

Eco-friendly tourism. Inclusive supply chains. Employee ownership. Can regenerative business heal the world? In this week’s free summary, Working to Restore, acclaimed environmental journalist Esha Chhabra explores how regenerative businesses are moving beyond sustainable practices to actively restore natural ecosystems and human dignity. From 28th Jan to 4th Feb only, you can enjoy free access to Working to Restore and discover why getAbstract is the leader in microlearning. getabstract.com/free-summari…

New year, new perspective! Now is the time to break old habits and develop skills that will elevate your career in the new year.