Building Great Organizations From the People Up
Kenning Associates builds the capacity of people and organizations to see, think, and act more clearly. In pursuit of a meaningful result. To achieve a dream. To get from good to great.
We offer learning experiences that inspire insights, hone emotional intelligence, and build business acumen. And we coach leaders of all kinds as they learn, grow, and tackle new challenges.
New partner Jennifer Lachance
We’re pleased to announce our valued associate, Jennifer Lachance, has become our newest Kenning partner. To mark the transition, we asked three questions to get to know her and her work better. Follow Jen’s journey and learn what she sees as the icing on the cake.
Slipping the grip
What do you do when risk aversion prevents you from showing up as your best self? We propose a four-step approach to observing and eventually being able to alter your behavior in high-stakes situations, which works anytime making meaningful behavioral change requires changing your mindset as well.
Feedback from all angles
When executives want to clarify their professional possibilities and priorities, we often suggest a 360-degree feedback assessment. But the benefits aren’t just for the person who gets the report. The process itself can foster a sense of shared ownership for a colleague’s success, creating a team-oriented approach to development.
Kenning Videos
What is your KQ?
Kenning holds a core belief: people are sense makers. Mark Ledden draws out the crucial implication – making sense with others is the leadership skill you need when the problems you face are complex.
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Difficult conversations
Ever tried to share a point of view with someone who won’t stop talking? Here’s something radical: To get someone to hear, YOU need to listen! Cathy Boeckmann navigates a difficult conversation.
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Managers who coach others
Managers know they should help their people develop, but few do it systematically. Neil Stroul describes the barriers to coaching as a manager and explains how our RMG Coaching workshop can help.
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