Welcome to our second edition of The Agile Brain®Newsletter.

Welcome to our second edition of The Agile Brain®Newsletter.

The Agile Brain®

July 16, 2024

Dear Agile Brain Community,

A few weeks ago, our Business Advisors Claude EREPMOC, Jean-Christophe "JC" Baudais, and Eugenio Villamizar met in person for a strategic meeting to define the path and ambitions at The Agile Brain®. Our first step was to understand how our CliftonStrengths complement each other and can help us excel as a team and better serve our customers.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 : This is how we complement each other and can help us excel as a team and better serve our customers Empathy, Individualization, Arranger, Strategic, Maximizer, Activator

Claude’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths:  Her remarkable talents as a Relator, Context, Activator, Ideation, and Individualization are a testament to her commitment to excellence and innovation. Claude's approach perfectly aligns with our mission to foster growth, creativity, and strategic success for our clients.

Eugenio's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Maximizer, Arranger, Individualization, Activator, Empathy not only help Eugenio build resilient and innovative businesses and connect deeply with clients, providing tailored and impactful solutions. His approach ensures sustainable, transformative growth, making a real difference in personal and professional development.

JC’s Top 5 CliftonStrenghts: His key strengths – Achiever, Arranger, Strategic, Restorative and Learner – play a crucial role in his approach to advising organizations. These strengths not only shape his productivity and problem-solving skills but also enhance his ability to optimize team performance and develop effective strategies.

At The Agile Brain®, we leverage individual strengths to drive collective success. For Q2, we focused on understanding the keys to improving team performance, starting with our team and sharing useful tips and insights. We aim to present a summary of our activities during each quarter, incorporating the insightful perspectives shared by our business advisors.

The Agile Brain Advantage We met in person for a strategic meeting to define our path and ambitions at The Agile Brain. We leveraged our collective strengths and experiences to identify our purpose and the reasons why our clients include us as a strategic partner.

Unlocking the Power of Internal Networking Internal networking can be daunting, but it's essential for career growth and organizational success.

Leaders play a key role in supporting the development of their team members: Workshop success relies heavily on participant managers. Assign clear follow-up tasks and hold regular progress meetings. Encourage integration of new skills into daily work. Provide continuous feedback and celebrate progress. Effective support from managers turns workshop insights into lasting improvements!

What is the main obstacle your organization faces in optimizing its business performance?: We surveyed our network to understand the key challenges companies face in achieving outstanding results. The two top results were: 61% responded developing leadership skills and 29% responded in focusing on sales capability.

9 Tips to improve your sales performance: The year's halfway mark is fast approaching, and if you haven't hit 70% of your sales targets yet, it's time to kick things into high gear!

Taking-a-break-to-hike-up-a-volcano-taking-activity : Taking a Break to Hike Up a Volcano! Taking time for yourself is so important, it can boost your mental and physical health.

The-power-of-preparation-a-client-relationship-activity : Over that time, we've built a strong, successful partnership focused on maximizing their sales effectiveness and performance. But here's the thing: every successful client relationship hinges on one key factor – preparation.

Employee engagement-hybridwork-leadership-activity : 70% of managers lack the training required to effectively lead hybrid teams! It leads to a decline in employee morale and productivity.

Executive Coaching-performance management-sales effectiveness : As a Top Voice on LinkedIn! Throughout my career, I have dedicated my energy to driving growth, innovation, and success across various domains.

From-failure-to-success-embracing-setbacks : Whether you're just starting or looking to reinvent your career, understanding the power of failure can transform your approach to both work and life.

Networking-business growth-professionaldevelopment : It's crucial to find the networking format that best matches who you are. This alignment allows you to express yourself authentically and master your networking game effectively.

Sales journey-consultative selling-sales leadership : Passion for sales is more than closing deals; it's about creating value and making a difference.

Catalonia 1st Ranking of Companies for Equality : Participated in the awards ceremony recognizing companies in Catalonia for their best practices in promoting gender equality and inclusivity in the workplace, while noting that only a third of senior leaders perceive gender equality, highlighting the need for continued efforts in diversity and inclusion.

Coaching vs Feedback: Are you Really Leading or Just Talking?: Confusing feedback with coaching limits potential. Feedback corrects, while coaching inspires. Master both to lead effectively!

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐑 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2024! : We celebrated HR professionals, and shared some of our own lessons like Aligning HR strategy with business goals is vital; partnering with leaders ensures impactful deliverables; Embracing humility and seeking help fosters support, and Continuous learning and agility drive innovative solutions. HR is essential in empowering people to excel and make a business impact.

7 tips on how HRBPs can work more effectively with the business and achieve greater impact: We analyzed best practices from a recent Gartner study. In today's dynamic business environment, the role of HR goes far beyond administrative tasks. The HR department has the potential to play a central role in achieving the company's goals.

Join our conversation as we reflect on these interconnected themes, let's reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable future. Together, we can break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create a workplace where every individual, regardless of gender, can thrive.

Looking forward to our next encounter at the end of Q3 2024!