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Jane (not her real name) was a marketing manager whose 360-degree feedback painted her as stern and aloof. She wasn’t generating the rapport with stakeholders that was vital for career success. So she signed up for a workshop in communication skills, believing that this would make her more effective in motivating her team and persuading clients. Although she learned about the mechanics such as vocal variety and body language, evaluators kept pointing out her stern facial expression.

As we start the new year, this is to welcome everyone again and know how to maximize our life in PSTD by getting more involved and engaged.

The PSTD launched its first installment of Grand Tipanan on January 26, 2023, with the topic “Digital Transformation as a Strategy for Organizational Sustainability”. The event brought together L&D professionals, digital transformation experts, and practitioners to explore the most recent trends in digital transformation and their impact on organizational sustainability. The program included presentations on capability building, human-centric strategies, and sustainable digital transformation. Featured speakers are from the Nomura Research Institute, The Fourth Wall Branding and Consultancy Inc, and Asian Institute of Digital Transformation. The event was successful as it provided valuable insights for L&D practitioners on how to lead digital transformation in their respective organizations.

2022 marked the 30th year in my Education and Learning & Development (L&D) career, with the last 17 years spent with my own training consulting company Learning Just Made Better, Inc. or LJMB. While the Covid-19 pandemic was a global disruption, it was...