Employee Learning Moment

Why and How do we Build a Data-Driven Culture?

Why is data important?  It has the potential to be the most valuable asset available in every organization today.  In this 48 second video, Dr. Jonathan Reichental, founder, professor and author introduces the importance of data culture as the human operating system of digital transformation – where data value can only be leveraged if it is governed and managed within a culture that embraces data in almost all its functions.  He highlights the difference between an organization that simply manages data as a consequence of doing business versus one that considers data central to how it operates and makes decisions.   

If this topic is of interest to you, you can join Dr. Reichental to continue to watch this 4-part course to learn what it takes to build a data-driven culture and how to better leverage the enormous power and value of data that can set a company up for success.

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The Art of Saying ‘No’

Do you find yourself saying ‘yes‘ to requests from your team, peers and colleagues when you are limited in time and energy? The empowered refusal discusses three competencies that will help you set boundaries to protect your time and energy. Listen to this 1:29 min audio clip to learn how you can strengthen and maintain your relationships while still effectively saying ‘no’ to additional requests.

Looking to learn more? Listen to the full course on, How to Say No without Guilt.

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Benefits of Cross-Team Collaboration

Working in a large organization like Algonquin College, most of us will have experienced both the positive sides, as well as the challenges of collaborating on goals with teams outside of our own area. In this 4m 26 s video, you will learn the benefit of cross-team collaboration.

If you would like to learn more on this topic, this LinkedIn Learning course, Effective Collaboration across Teams (45m 20s), covers the core challenges of cross-functional collaboration and shows what it takes to develop long-term collaborative capabilities. Learn to prioritize the right skills, clarify roles and responsibilities, and deepen trust with your cross-functional partners to ensure everyone can thrive regardless of where they work. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with new skills and ready to collaborate with anyone, anytime, anywhere.

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Vulnerability: The Superpower Disguised as a Weakness

No matter how much you may wish it so, you can’t be amazing at everything. Enter the most misunderstood workplace superpower around-vulnerability. Vulnerability is often seen as a weakness but, when presented courageously and confidently, it can be a powerful tool for success.

In this 1:08 podcast, you will learn about why allowing yourself to be vulnerability at work, can be powerful.

If you would like to learn more about vulnerability and the workplace, check out the additional podcasts within this short course: Vulnerability: The Workplace Superpower Disguised as a Weakness (10:11s) with host Rachel Cooke of the Modern Mentor, Leadership and Communication Podcast.

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Invest in Yourself with a Career Development Plan

You can’t navigate your way to career success without first plotting a course. Having a career development strategy can be extremely helpful in figuring out where you want to go and exactly how to get there.

In this 2:49 in podcast, you will learn about why building a Career Development Plan is an important step in working towards the career you want.

If you would like to learn more on how to build a Career Development Plan, check out the additional podcasts within this short course: You Need a Career Development Plan (8:25s) with host Rachel Cooke of the Modern Mentor, Leadership and Communication Podcast.

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Engaging Generative AI as Your Writing Coach

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a welcomed partner in the writing process by using key techniques for building effective prompts with generative AI. In this 3:05 LinkedIn Learning video, Engaging Generative AI as your Writing Coach, you’ll be introduced to an outline that demonstrates how to leverage generative AI with a planned approach to prompting generative AI messages.

Pssst, this video is just one clip from the, Amplify Your Business Writing with AI (1:07) LinkedIn Learning course. Check out the full course for more examples of how to prompt generative AI to help expedite your business writing needs.

Psst, psst, there’s even more! If you are unfamiliar with the College’s approved generative AI tool, Microsoft Copilot, we encourage you to check out our self-paced online course Microsoft Copilot Essentials.

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Organizing Your Electronic Files

Imagine it, a deadline is looming, your presentation is imminent, and you are unable to locate the files you need, tick tock, tick tock. We’ve been there, have you?

This LinkedIn Learning video, Organizing your electronic files (3:50 min video clip), shares advice from naming files, organizing folder structures, assigning designations, file purging, and more. Key tools that help you avoid a last-minute search and rescue from the condensed catacombs of your unkempt cloud or the dark depths of your disastrous desktop.

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