Insights on building better workplaces
Our latest articles on mentorships, learning and development, employee retention, DEIB, remote work, and building effective teams.


July 17, 2025
Lessons From Fortive: 7 Keys to a Successful Mentorship Program (That Work for Complex Organizations)
Trying to set up a mentorship program in a large and complex organization? You’re not alone! Get tips from Gordian’s Training Programs Manager.
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What is organizational leadership, and why is it important?
March 29, 2023
We all need organizational leaders in our teams and on our boards. Here's what organizational leadership is and how to cultivate it in your workplace.
Leadership Development
7 Ways to Create Talent Development Strategies That Build a High-Performance Culture
March 29, 2023
Talent development strategies are key to fueling a high-performance culture. Explore 8 ways to develop talent and help employees reach their full potential.
Learning and Development
Culture
15 Skills to Include in a New Manager Training Program
March 29, 2023
Good leaders aren’t born, they’re created through new manager training programs that equip them with the right leadership skills. Here are 15 skills to include.
New Managers
Tips and Tricks
Employee spotlight programs: the best way to improve employee engagement and recruitment
March 29, 2023
An employee spotlight is a powerful employer branding tool and a way to boost employee engagement. Here’s everything you need to know about employee spotlights.
Employee Engagement
We all want authentic leaders: here are 9 ways to encourage it at work
March 23, 2023
Authentic leadership is a hot topic and for a good reason. We all want genuine leaders who seek their team's interest, not just profit. Here are 9 ways to cultivate an authentic leadership culture.
Leadership Development
The 5 behaviours of democratic leadership at work [A leaders field guide]
March 23, 2023
Here's a leader's rundown of democratic leadership; what it is and how to cultivate it in your teams and organization.
Leadership Development
New Managers
Mentorship in tech: 7 steps to designing your program with Together
March 23, 2023
Today's tech companies need mentoring programs if they want to attract and retain top talent. Here's how Together's Mentorship Platform can make it easy to launch and manage mentoring programs.
Why Mentorship
Laissez-faire leadership: Is it effective at work?
March 21, 2023
Discover the features and advantages of laissez-faire leadership, a management style that provides complete control to the team to manage themselves.
Leadership Development