Session Description

In Europe, the train systems have a continuous message as you approach the stations to "mind the gap;" that is, to be aware of the gap/space between the train and the platform.

It's also an important message for us as individuals, leaders, and learners to mind our own gaps and understand the gaps of our employees. Instead of guessing and implementing what we think they need, start with a developmental assessment to determine the gaps, consider learning styles, and implement innovate learning techniques to "mind" them.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Learn how to assess your leaders and/or staff to determine the gaps.
• Be innovative in engaging your employees with different learning styles and a range of learning options from book clubs, fireside chats, asynchronous, and group learning.
• Reassess the gaps, evaluate the learning techniques employed, and repeat.

About the Speaker

JoDee Curtis is the founder of Purple Ink LLC, an Indianapolis-area human resources consulting company that helps organizations make JoyPowered® workspaces a reality. In 2016, JoDee published her first book, JoyPowered®: Intentionally Creating an Inspired Workspace, which challenges organizations and individuals to focus on their strengths, bringing out the best in themselves and others. After the success of this book, she created The JoyPowered® Workspace Podcast, a podcast that embraces joy in the workplace, and wrote five more books in the JoyPowered® series.

JoDee is a Certified Speaking Professional, SHRM-SCP, a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, and a Certified Public Accountant. She is a faculty member for SHRM, served on the State Council for Indiana SHRM, chaired the Indiana SHRM conference for many years, the board of The O'Connor House, is a member of the National Speakers Association, IndySHRM, and a board member for Forum Credit Union.