What is Values-Based Hiring?
A practical guide for managers and business owners on prioritization of character and cultural alignment over technical skills during the recruitment process.
4 min
Employee Retention
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Stop Renting Intelligence: The Case for Internal Process Improvement
Discover alternatives to hiring consultants for process improvement. Learn why training your team in Six Sigma builds a stronger, more resilient business.
7 min
The Frozen Middle: Breaking the Ice of Talent Hoarding
Explore the phenomenon of the Frozen Middle where managers hoard talent, preventing upskilling. Learn how to democratize training and empower your workforce.
7 min
Learning Through Error: The Science of Skill Building
Explore how adult learning psychology and negative reinforcement help managers build a skills-based organization by leveraging the memory of mistakes.
8 min
Moving Beyond the Static Manual: A Manager's Guide to Real Team Competence
A practical guide for business owners on modern leadership, iterative learning, and the transition from static training manuals to live AI-driven knowledge streams.
6 min
What is The Upskilling Paradox?
An in-depth look at The Upskilling Paradox, guiding managers through the fear of training employees who might leave versus the risk of keeping untrained staff.
4 min
The Silent Anxiety of Leadership: Moving from Training to True Team Learning
A practical guide for business owners and managers on team development, knowledge retention, and reducing stress through effective iterative learning strategies.
8 min
Buying Content vs. Building Capability: A Strategic Look at HeyLoopy vs. OpenSesame
A guide for business owners comparing the value of renting generic training libraries against building proprietary internal assets for long-term growth.
7 min
The Boomerang Advantage: why you should re-hire the people who quit
Discover the value of boomerang employees. Learn why maintaining relationships with former staff can lead to high-ROI re-hires who bring new skills and deep loyalty.
Ben Schmidt
6 min
The Sunk Cost of Bad Hires: Identifying Poor Fit Early
Learn how to identify poor hiring fits early using data and iterative learning to avoid the massive costs of the sunk cost fallacy in management.
8 min