Creating Change https://tomlaforce.com/ Information Insight Inspiration Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:24:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://mlq8kxkyltmq.i.optimole.com/w:32/h:32/q:mauto/f:best/dpr:2/https://tomlaforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-Site-Icon.png Creating Change https://tomlaforce.com/ 32 32 Leveraging Microsoft Collaboration Tools to Build an Effective Asynchronous Communication Culture https://tomlaforce.com/build-effective-asynchronous-communication-culture/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:24:55 +0000 https://tomlaforce.com/?p=8343 In our world of remote work, effective communication is more critical than ever. Asynchronous communication, where responses are not expected in real-time, can be a powerful tool for enhancing collaboration and productivity. To make asynchronous communication more effective, your organization needs to define and implement a set of best practices. Here’s a model set of […]

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]]> 5 Workplace Problems Training Will Never Fix (And What to Do Instead) https://tomlaforce.com/5-workplace-problems-training-wont-fix/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:31:13 +0000 https://tomlaforce.com/?p=8339 After leading more than 3,500 employee training sessions, I’ve learned a simple truth: training helps when it addresses a real skill or knowledge gap — and completely fails when it’s used to solve the wrong problem. When clients ask me to deliver training, my first question is always the same:“What behavior are you trying to […]

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]]> When to Use Webinars for Employee Development https://tomlaforce.com/when-to-use-webinars-for-employee-development/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:46:43 +0000 https://tomlaforce.com/?p=8332 When developing employees, you have a variety of tools at your disposal. This article focuses on webinars and when they are the right choice. When Webinars Make Sense In a perfect world, all skill development would happen one‑on‑one and face‑to‑face. It would be tailored to the individual, and the person doing the teaching would be […]

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]]> How to Navigate Change in Your Life: 8 Strategies that Help You Thrive https://tomlaforce.com/navigate-change-strategies-thrive/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:52:00 +0000 http://tomlaforce.com/?p=4961 When you are facing a change in your life, it will be easier if you follow some of these 8 suggestions.

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]]> 20 Team Characteristics That Strong Leaders Build and Sustain https://tomlaforce.com/20-team-characteristics-strong-leaders-build/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0000 http://tomlaforce.com/?p=716 High performing teams share common characteristics. How does your team compare?

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