Goodwin Procter LLP, ranked among the top 20 law firms globally, enhanced its mid-level negotiations workshop by incorporating Abilitie’s Influence Challenge. This experiential learning program and simulation equipped associates with advanced negotiation skills essential for their dual client and internal negotiation roles. Post-training, 97% of participants reported acquiring skills they anticipate using in the next three years.
Transformation in Tech: How WP Engine Elevated 200+ Managers and Increased Engagement 21%
Discover how WP Engine transformed its leadership pipeline from technically skilled managers to confident and capable leaders through immersive business simulations. This initiative also helped to energize the company’s internal promotion culture while nurturing employees’ professional growth.
52% of Baker Tilly Leaders Earn Promotions After Simulation-Based Mini-MBA Training
Baker Tilly created a robust leadership pipeline by training employees on business acumen and leadership skills. It leveraged Abilitie’s immersive learning programs to sharpen employees’ management skills and ensure sustained employee engagement, with 52% of participants earning promotions following the program.
Pep Boys Case Study
After internal analysis, the L&D team at Pep Boys realized that to drive outstanding employee engagement outcomes across their organization, their managers needed people skills—communication, delegation, and coaching—skills that many of their new leaders had never practiced before.
Human Resource Managers Need Leadership Development Too
HR leaders have evolved beyond the stereotypical “payroll people” to dynamic individuals requiring virtual presentation skills, communication, financial literacy, and overall business acumen. Organizations that invest in the development of their HR leaders will see a return in the form of talent retention, people management, and overall organizational effectiveness.
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The Pros and Cons of Cross-Skilling: Are Companies Demotivating Their Employees?
In today’s fast-paced world, employees and teams must prioritize flexibility. Many HR and leadership teams are cross-skilling employees to make their companies more agile and resilient so processes don’t grind to a halt when one employee is out of the office.
But while there are upsides to cross-skilling, there are a few downsides leaders should be aware of as well, including the risk of demotivating or disengaging employees.
