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#71: Career Culture
The One Minute For: Visionary Leadership Case, Employee Morale Boost, Practical Training Methods
Art Voloshyn
July 23, 2024
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IN TODAY’S EPISODE 👀
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 4:44 |  Audio: #EPISODE 71 |
THE ONE MINUTE FOR CASE STUDIES 📋
by HRExecutive
 | Visionary Leadership and Career Culture at ESPN |
1:18 | Audio: #EPISODE 71-1 |
At ESPN, a need for a more dynamic talent mobility strategy prompted significant changes. Under the leadership of Dayana Falcon, Talent Mobility Manager, several innovative programs were launched to foster a "culture of career."
These initiatives aimed to ensure equitable access to career advancement for all employees and have since been adopted across The Walt Disney Company, ESPN’s parent organization.
Steps Taken
✅ Established Career Centers.
Falcon introduced these hubs in various ESPN locations, such as Los Angeles and Charlotte, to provide networking, team events, and personal development opportunities through self-service resources, including books, tablets, and VR headsets.
✅ Launched the Career Coaching Program.
Starting in early 2023, this program leverages internal leaders as career coaches to help employees navigate their career paths. The program matches employees with coaches based on five distinct career personas, ensuring personalized guidance.
✅ Created the All-Star Showcase.
To recognize and celebrate innovation within the company, Falcon initiated the All-Star Showcase, a global tournament-style competition. Teams present their best work, with peers voting on projects that align with company priorities like audience expansion and innovation.
✅ Organized the EXP Braintrust.
A cross-functional team was created to design the EXP Braintrust, an initiative to generate new business ideas and promote multicultural fan engagement. This program has led to over 50 new business ideas and high participant satisfaction.
Have you tried similar initiatives in your organization? Join the discussion and share your insights!
THE ONE MINUTE OF EXPERT VOICE 🎙
by April Sabral
 | Positive Engagement Formula |
1:21 | Audio: #EPISODE 71-2 |
April Sabral, CEO & Founder, Leadership Coach, emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development despite its initial costs. She also introduces the Positive Engagement Formula, a system designed to boost employee morale and motivation through effective training and development.
 | “When your team is motivated, they perform, and your return on compensation is higher. Imagine you have 10 managers who are only operating at 80% due to skill and motivation; you are costing your business. This ripple then trickles down onto other employees. And now your compensation cost is over the cost of one manager's salary.” |
| “Employee training and development can lead to career advancement opportunities within the organization. This can boost employee morale and motivation as they see a clear path for growth and progression. We actually teach you how to implement a foolproof system in your business to ensure this is working for you. It's called the Positive Engagement Formula.” |
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LET’S PRACTICE 🧪
by Shiftbase
 | Effective On-the-Job Training Techniques |
1:12 | Audio: #EPISODE 71-3 |
On-the-job training (OJT) is a powerful method that integrates learning directly into the workplace. It allows employees to learn while doing, gaining valuable experience and applying skills in real-time scenarios. This approach boosts competence, confidence, job satisfaction, and retention rates.
How to Do It
1. Identify Training Needs and Objectives.
Gather insights from employees and supervisors to identify skill gaps. Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for the training.
2. Tailor Training Programs to Individuals.
Develop plans based on employees' strengths, weaknesses, and career goals. Allow people to experience different roles to broaden their skill sets. Offer continuous feedback and support.
3. Incorporate Hands-On Learning Experiences.
Simulate real-life scenarios to challenge employees. Assign tasks that require using newly acquired skills in real projects. Organize workshops to practice using relevant tools and equipment.
4. Utilize Mentorship and Coaching Opportunities.
Pair experienced employees with new hires to share wisdom and support. Provide sessions focused on individual development needs. Promote knowledge sharing through workshops or informal sessions.
What are your experiences with on-the-job training in your organization? Share your thoughts and stories in our community!
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