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Center for Cooperative Problem Solving Advancing the teaching, research, and outreach of Adaption-Innovation theory.

“Why Soft Skills Aren’t Soft” is a new article by Dr Lonnie Johnson and Mr David D. Close, from their KAI Symposium pres...
08/06/2026

“Why Soft Skills Aren’t Soft” is a new article by Dr Lonnie Johnson and Mr David D. Close, from their KAI Symposium presentation.

When organizations think about professional development, technical expertise often receives most of the attention.

Yet, across industries, the most successful professionals are rarely distinguished by technical knowledge alone. Alongside those core skills, they tend to be skilled communicators, who build trust and work well together.

This is a fascinating and much-needed article – we strongly recommend you give it a read.

Click here: https://kai.foundation/why-soft-skills-arent-soft/

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"Is tailoring for cognitive diversity the answer to successful SME recruitment?" asks Dr. Megan Seibel, in a new feature...
05/28/2026

"Is tailoring for cognitive diversity the answer to successful SME recruitment?" asks Dr. Megan Seibel, in a new feature for SME Today (https://www.smetoday.co.uk/)

A recent report has revealed that year-on-year employment growth among UK small businesses has fallen significantly from 7.8% in December 2024 to just 2.5% last year.

For SMEs already navigating regulatory changes, economic uncertainty and rising costs – from employer National Insurance contributions to increases in the National Living Wage – this slowdown is hardly unexpected.

Within the framework of KAI, Megan's article explains why success is no longer defined solely by skills or experience, but by the ability to apply them effectively within a given context.

Megan is a valued KAI practitioner and Director & Co-Founder of the at Virginia Tech.

Click here to read the full version: https://www.smetoday.co.uk/news/is-tailoring-for-cognitive-diversity-the-answer-to-successful-sme-recruitment/

Are you getting the answers you want from AI, or the answers you need to hear?There is a difference. Also, how can you u...
04/24/2026

Are you getting the answers you want from AI, or the answers you need to hear?

There is a difference.

Also, how can you use AI to unlock hidden team potential?

If these two concepts intrigue you, consider checking out this podcast with Dr. Kathryn Jablokow.

It's 26 minutes that will provide some insight and help you be more effective in your leadership and in leading your team.

This is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Learnovate’s YouTube.

Click here to listen https://youtu.be/NWadysAYm48?si=gd0jAIcEZl83ID0d

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