Skills Development Group

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at Skills Development Group! ✨🎄 As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to thank you - our incredible community - for your support, collaboration, and inspiration throughout 2024. It's been a year of growth, learning, and connection, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with rest, laughter, and all the things that bring you happiness. Here’s to a bright and exciting year ahead! 🎉 We look forward to seeing you in 2025 and are excited to support you as you achieve your professional goals. PS: Ready to jumpstart those New Year’s resolutions? Our 2025 course calendar is live - check it out and take the first step toward your best year yet! https://hubs.ly/Q02-Gnnq0

🎯 Navigating Tough Conversations Like a Pro Did you know difficult client conversations are often opportunities in disguise? Whether it's discussing pricing, missed expectations, or deliverables, these moments test our ability to build trust, communicate value, and strengthen relationships. In our latest blog, How to Navigate Difficult Client Conversations Like a Pro, Skills DG Facilitator and Coach, Nicola Stephens, shares real-world strategies and practical tips to turn these challenges into wins - helping you lead with empathy, professionalism, and confidence. 👉 Ready to up your game? Check out the blog here and transform how you approach tough conversations in sales and beyond! https://hubs.la/Q02_xtQX0

We’re committed to delivering value to our community, and we want to hear from you! Help us gauge your interests by voting on the topics you’d like to see more of in 2025. Leave any and all additional topics in the comments below. 🗳️✨ We're all ears!

🚀 What’s Next for 2025? The new year is brimming with opportunities, and staying ahead of the curve starts with understanding the trends shaping the future of work. In our latest blog, Five Trends to Watch in 2025, our General Manager - Skills DG USA, David Mantica, unpacks insights on: 🔹 The rise of the Technical Program Manager 🔹 GenAI’s game-changing role in productivity 🔹 The evolution of Agile practices 🔹 The growing importance of power skills 🔹 The democratization of coding Whether you're navigating workplace changes or planning your next move, these trends will help you position yourself or your team for success. 🎯 Dive into the full blog now and get ready to make 2025 your most productive year yet! https://hubs.la/Q02-SNf00 #FutureOfWork #BusinessTrends #LearningAndDevelopment

Final chance to register! Join Dallas Jackson in TODAY'S webinar: Agile Anywhere - Embracing a Universal Mindset Join us for an engaging session that breaks down agile strategies you can apply both at work and in "real life". Learn how to adapt, innovate, and make lasting change - even in uncertain times. 🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and practical tools for success. https://hubs.ly/Q02-hTWS0

Icebreaker questions, like our deck of ConnectEd cards, are a great way to bond with your teammates, build personal connections and form a fun team culture. We want to know: "Which fictional family would you most like to join?" Leave your answers below and don't forget to tag your friends and colleagues! 😎 #SkillsDG #ConnectEdCards #culture #teambuilding #humansatwork

Ready to master DevOps? 💪 Our Implementing DevOps course is designed for developers and operations professionals who want hands-on experience in building and optimizing DevOps pipelines. You'll learn to: ✔️ Plan and strategize for continuous delivery. ✔️ Design and implement deployment pipelines. ✔️ Automate cloud provisioning and configurations. ✔️ Use telemetry to monitor and continuously improve pipelines. ✔️ Build real-world skills with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Elastic Stack, AWS EC2, and more. This ICAgile-accredited course is perfect for those ready to take their DevOps expertise to the next level. 👉 Dive in: https://hubs.la/Q02_0W1F0

HOT OFF THE PRESS A new blog post exploring Skills Dx Values Assessments and the positive impact it can have on your leadership effectiveness! The blog also dives into: 🌟 How Values Assessments differ from personality tests 🌟 5 key ways they strengthen your leadership approach 🎁 PLUS, we’ve included a very special offer* Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gSJ9MN8d *T&Cs Apply #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #ValuesDrivenLeadership #SkillsDx

💡 The Power of Emotional Intelligence – And How to Give Yours a Boost Engaged teams, innovation, collaboration, and change don’t just happen—they’re built. And at the heart of it all? Emotional Intelligence (EQ). EQ helps leaders create psychological safety, foster stronger relationships, and navigate challenges with intention and clarity. Research shows it’s the key to retaining talent and driving team performance. In our latest blog, Skills DG Facilitator, changemaker, and strategist, Krista P., explores how EQ impacts leadership and provides actionable tips to boost your emotional intelligence. Discover how empathetic listening and emotional regulation can transform your leadership impact and your team’s success. 👉 Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02-hK6-0 #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamEngagement #SkillsDevelopment

#ThrowbackThursday "Learning Edition" ATTN all leaders, managers, experienced workers, newcomers, career changers, EVERYBODY: 💡We'd love if you took some time to reflect and share your "a-ha!" moments with us below. We can gain insights from everyone in our fabulous community of thinkers, shapers, and learners. #NeverStopLearning #ContinuousLearning #CommunityShare #SkillsDG