Many Paths Can Lead to Change
Wow, where to begin? The #TChat Twitter stream blazed last night as the TalentCulture community brainstormed about how business organizations can help create future leaders. Paging all professionals — our students need your help!
Learning advocate and writer, Angela Maiers , moderated a passionate conversation focused on students’ need for opportunities to solve real-world problems, and mentors to guide them. She introduced us to the Quest2Matter , which challenges every student in three essential ways:
To accept that they matter
To accelerate the message that everyone matters, and
To act on a problem that breaks their heart.
As Angela explained in a recent Huffington Post column:
“Students are willing to not only be the change we need; they are willing to lead the change. They are not asking for permission. They are asking for respect. They want to express their passions in meaningful ways. They want to show the world that in spite of their years, they are a force to reckon with.”
is partnering with Angela’s organization, Choose2Matter in this important venture. By offering encouragement and expertise, business professionals can support students who are ready to solve problems that they define and “own.” Investing in our young people is an easy win for business organizations, because it develops skills that lead to a more employable work force.
There are many ways to make a difference in the future of enthusiastic students. Mentoring through Choose2Matter gives us an opportunity to do more than talk about the potential pathways. It gives us an opportunity to put our community’s innovative ideas into practice — with real-world impact.
Stay tuned for more information from Angela, as the initiative moves forward. But why wait? Reach out to Choose2Matter today, and let us know where your life as a mentor leads you!
#TChat Week-in-Review
SAT 5/4
Watch our sneak peek interview with Angela Maiers “Creating Future Leaders: A Mission That Matters.”
SUN 5/5
Forbes.com Post: TalentCulture CEO, Meghan M. Biro, suggested “5 Ways to Build a Future Leader” in her weekly Forbes column.
MON 5/6
#TChat Preview: Our community manager, Tim McDonald , posted a special “sneak peek” video interview with Angela, and outlined the week’s theme and key questions in a preview post: “Business Case for Mentoring.”
TUE 5/7
Listen to the #TChat Radio recording #TChat Radio :Angela and her Choose2Matter partner, Mark Moran about workforce readiness issues, and the potential for mentoring to make a positive impact.
WED 5/8
Partnership Post: Meghan explained why partnering with Choose2Matter makes sense for TalentCulture, and invited community members to join this mentoring movement. Read “Did You Learn Today? Pass It On.”
#TChat Twitter:
Exactly! Are you inspired? See more highlights in the slideshow and call-outs below:
#TChat Twitter Highlights Slideshow: “The Business Case for Mentoring”
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Looking for a quick peek at Qs & As? Here’s a snapshot:
Why do you think education is falling short in the US? Or do you?
“Strong focus on standardization & grades. Not a lot of focus on learning in several ways.” @VizwerxGroup
“We need to teach kids how to think, not what to remember.” @heatherbussing
What can employers do to improve the readiness disparity (expectation vs reality) ?
“Hire for culture, train & then trust.” @zacharyjeans
School-Business Partnerships Resources (shared by Jerry Blumengarten @cybraryman1)
How can mentoring help make the unemployable employable again?
”Mentoring someone shows that you care + respect that person. That respect alone can change people” @PhilKomarny
“Skill building. Every day youre unemployed, your skills depreciate. Its important to keep them fresh.” @AshLaurenPerez
How can business leaders help bridge the skills gap and create jobs?
”Business leaders can share their stories w/o telling others the solutions. It’s reciprocal > Listen & learn” @AlliPolin
“Internships a must at university level & start earlier than that. Teaching at all levels can include more biz concepts.” @wmchamberlain
What technologies will help enable education-rich organizations?
“Use technology to innovate, creat,collaborate, share and engage to make a difference in bridging the skill gaps” @sonaleearvind
“Tech gives even the quietest person a voice to be heard globally.” @cybraryman1
Closing Notes & What’s Ahead
SPECIAL THANKS: Again, thanks to Angela Maiers and Mark Moran for sharing perspectives on why and how mentoring can bridge the skills gap. Your enthusiasm is infectious!
NOTE TO BLOGGERS : Did this week’s events prompt you to write about mentoring or related issues? We’re happy to share your thoughts. Just post a link on Twitter (include #TChat or @TalentCulture ), or insert a comment below, and we’ll pass it along.
WHAT’S AHEAD : Next week, we have a very special topic in the works! Look for a preview post this weekend.
Until then, as always, the World of Work conversation continues each day. So join us on the #TChat Twitter stream, or on our new LinkedIn discussion group. And feel free to explore other areas of our redesigned website. The lights are always on at TalentCulture, and your ideas and opinions are always welcome.
We’ll see you on the stream!
(Editor’s Note: To learn more about Angela’s point of view, read her TalentCulture blog post, “Creating Future Leaders: A Mission That Matters. “ Or listen to her December 2012 appearance on #TChat Radio “Back to the Future” Edition — when she discussed key trends in talent acquisition and development.)
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