People are entering a ‘new normal’ of how they will work after the coronavirus pandemic, and workers are shifting their attitudes about work. Workers are now expecting a remote work policy from employers’ post pandemic and they are also looking at how to increase work/life balance.

Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/29/2020 -- The world is in a 'new normal' or it could also be called a 'next normal' at work. The Coronavirus pandemic is shifting workers attitudes. Many workers are seeing that working remotely is a viable option whereas they may not have thought it would work prior to the pandemic. Employers are realizing that they will need to shift how work is done quickly in response to workers wanting a remote work policy.

Research by NextMapping™ a future of work consultancy has shown a range in worker attitudes about what it means to work and what workers want from their employers in the future. Cheryl Cran the founder of NextMapping™ is a highly sought after thought leader on helping leaders and teams navigate the now and prepare for the next. Cran has spent decades of research on human behavior, digital transformation, and leading-edge strategies to help companies pivot and respond to rapid change.

Some of the research shared by NextMapping™ includes:

- How have workers been dealing with the new remote work reality?

- What are workers attitudes about their employers during the coronavirus disruption?

- Why workers are now expecting a remote work policy by their employers

- Workers are actively searching for work with companies that offer flexible work options

Cheryl Cran is a sought after thought leader on future of work research. NextMapping™ as a future of work consultancy also provides online course solutions and other tools to help leaders and teams be agile and adaptable to disruptions now and in the future.

Cran has been featured in Metro New York, Readers Digest, Financial Post, Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, The Province, BIV, BCTV, Global TV, CKNW, and CityTV. She is the author of 9 books including the bestselling, "NextMapping™- Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work".

Cheryl Cran is available for in-depth interviews virtually via Zoom, Skype, phone or FaceTime.

For more information be sure to visit www.nextmapping.com.

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Cheryl Cran
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Smart businesses realize things will not be the same for a very long time, if ever, as reality shifts to meet the need of a world impacted by the coronavirus. Future of Work Cheryl Cran shares insights and strategies for business leaders to navigate change and be future ready now.

Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/21/2020 -- While no one could have predicted the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis the disruption has created daily dialogue and there are many ideas being shared on how to respond and recover both for people and for businesses. NextMapping™ Founder and #1 Future of Work expert Cheryl Cran is a highly sought after thought leader on helping leaders and teams navigate the now and prepare for the next. Cran and her NextMapping™ team have spent decades of research on human behavior, digital transformation and cutting-edge strategies to help companies be ready for the fast-changing future.

Over a decade ago NextMapping™ research found that 50% of the workforce would be remote by the year 2020. That research was just one of the predictions shared by Cran and her team that has come true based on future of work research.

Some of the current questions being asked as we tackle the coronavirus disruption include:

- Is remote work here to stay post-pandemic?

- How can businesses pivot right now to adapt to current and future?

- What can leaders do now to help workers be productive during lockdown?

- What will the future of work look like and what will be the new normal?

Cheryl Cran has the answers to the above questions and provides provocative, practical insights and solutions. NextMapping™ as a future of work consultancy provides online course solutions and other tools to help leaders and teams be agile and adaptable to disruptions now and in the future.

Cran has been featured in Readers Digest, Financial Post, Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, The Province, BIV, BCTV, Global TV, CKNW, and CityTV. She is the author of 9 books including the bestselling, "NextMapping™- Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work".

Cheryl Cran is available for in-depth interviews virtually via Zoom, Skype, phone or FaceTime.

For more information be sure to visit www.nextmapping.com.

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Cheryl Cran
604-682-3100
Email: info@nextmapping.com
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Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/26/2019 -- The latest book released by Future of Work expert and author Cheryl Cran called 'NextMapping™' has already become a hit with Organizations and their employees globally. The book provides strategies and ideas for leaders, teams and entrepreneurs to navigate the future of work. According to Cran and the global research her company has done reveals that the biggest imperative for companies right now is to be ready for the impact of AI and Robotics on their employees, the business of AI on their operations, automation, robotics and the fast pace of change. All of which is addressed in her book, 'Nextmapping™.'

The mere advance of AI-controlled robots and software is fascinating in many ways, AI will revolutionize the way everyone lives and since a significant part of our lives is spent working, the changes will have a major impact on the labor market including attracting and keeping top talent and their work environments as well.

Whether an employee, a small business owner or a CEO of a major company, everyone needs to be aware of the changes brought on by AI and take action 'Nextmapping™' further actions accordingly if success is still wanted in a decade.

NextMapping™ does not only look at where business is headed in a world where AI and robotics play ever increasing roles in business. Cheryl Cran presents a vision of the future that is not far off and many of the steps employees, leaders and 'organizations' need to take to successfully get there. She discusses the importance of remaining on top of research to keep a business heading toward the future to avoid getting lost in the past.

Cran's writing style is clear and engaging. As one of her reviewers states; "I enjoyed reading this book and found it to be very informative and interesting. The book is written in an organized and comprehensible way that makes it an easy read and the images and graphs included are extraordinary. I really liked the sections on the PREDICT acronym and challenging the way you are thinking. An informative, interesting and inspiring read. The NextMapping™ consultancy company will take the effort out of researching future trends and you can, therefore, benefit from their valuable experience."

As Cran states "NextMapping™ helps turn future visions into creative solutions and actionable plans for our clients." The book provides strategies and ideas on how to prepare people and businesses to adapt to the rapidly changing face of artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics.

Contact:
Michelle Michael
michelle@nextmapping.com
1-833-698-6277 and 1-604-682-3100

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Groundbreaking innovator Cheryl Cran announces the launch of her new proprietary process called NextMapping™ for organizations to prepare for the future of work today.

Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/10/2018 -- Experts and insiders agree when it comes to the workplace changes are coming faster than ever and companies not prepared to face and grow along with them will be at quite the disadvantage. Fortunately, Cheryl Cran is here to help. Backed by over two decades of experience of advising hundreds of clients across the world in how to be best positioned to step into the future of work, Cran's reputation is remarkable. In exciting news the businesses adviser, coach, and author has just announced the launch of NextMapping™ her proprietary process for helping organizations and entrepreneurs to be ready for the future of work now.

"This is both an exciting time and a potentially challenging one for businesses of all kinds," commented Cran. "We aren't just talking about the need to be on top of the latest technology trends, but also being able to get the most out of the multi-generational workforce. NextMapping™ is a tool we developed and use that I am sure will be invaluable for a great many organizations. The best way to create the future is to map it!"

Cran is certainly an authority on the subject. Not only an in-demand industry expert about the future of work, and being behind some of the most highly regarded blogs in the space, she is also a best-selling author, of work that includes her latest, "The Art of Change Leadership-Driving Transformation in a Fast Paced World", and her extremely popular, "101 Ways to Make Generations X, Y and Zoomers Happy at Work", a book that has not only been a global success and been translated into multiple languages, but has been the foundation of training programs currently operating in over 60 countries.

NextMapping™ is surrounded by enthusiasm with its process not just being set up to help companies and entrepreneurs make plans and decisions in the short term, but stretching ahead years.

To not be left behind and learn more be sure to visit http://nextmapping.com.

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Organizations of all kinds are having their eyes opened to the fact that “old school” leadership methods don't produce the results they need to perform optimally any longer. And this trend is not going to reverse. Influencer tracking leader Onalytica recently pointed to Cheryl Cran as the #1 influencer on the Future of Work, vital information for companies who wish to stay ahead of the curve.

Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/16/2017 -- It's hardly a secret that the face of business and the challenges faced by its leaders has changed and continues to change at a rapid pace. The right training in this area can very much be the difference between business's performing optimally and facing great challenges. In exciting news in this area Future of Work and Change leadership expert Cheryl Cran has been named by a well-respected third party Influencer Relationship Management software company as being the #1 influencer in the all-important "Future of Work" category, where she spends much of her energy and effort training business leaders in being well prepared for today and tomorrow's business leadership realities. Along with how they can use them to their own and their organization's best advantage. In the Onalytica software research, Cran ranked ahead of 99 other highly respected names in the field.

"The Future of Work requires action now," commented Cran in a recent interview. "Leaders and teams need to be building the systems and structures that will meet the new workforce today. Future of work includes a shared leadership approach within companies, everyone will be a leader and will require fundamental leadership skills. A change in leadership approach is needed now to make plans towards preparing people for a new way to work, a new way to innovate and collaborate. Robotics, remote workers, data-driven systems, working together with constantly evolving and new teams will all be the future reality. We need to develop flexibility, adaptability and innovation skills for the future of work."

Cran's message is certainly reaching a wider and wider audience as the word of her message and methods transforming organizations for the better spreads organically. With her work having revolutionized businesses in hundreds of industries, there's hardly an area she hasn't had direct experience in since dedicating herself to opening eyes and minds to the realities of the Future of Work.

Since 2009 Onalytica have been leaders in providing accurate and actionable information on Influencer Management Relationship results using their very highly regarded Influencer Management Relationship software. The company is trusted and used by some of the biggest name businesses in the world, including Microsoft, IBM, Sony, and BMA, to name just a few.

Some highlights of Cran's keynotes, consulting work, and coaching ideas on key Future of Work topics can be seen at her site http://www.cherylcran.com. Leaders and organizations interested in participating in her personally designed and developed Future of Work online leadership training and coaching programs are invited to come on board at http://www.gotoelt.com. A free trial is offered and the end result can certainly transform individuals and organizations in the most dramatic of ways.

The response to her work in both spaces has been remarkably passionate.

J Chapman, CMP of Human Resources Institute of Alberta, recently said in a five-star review, "Cheryl Cran's keynote "The Future of Work – Are You Ready" aligned perfectly with the HRIA Conference theme 'Navigating Booms and Busts'. Cheryl took the time to truly get to know our attendees before delivering this highly customized closing keynote. Cheryl's pre-conference survey and her arrival the morning of the session to view the presentations of the day to weave their content into her closing comments was outstanding. Cheryl's use of research, solid tools to help us with the 'how' and fun interactive style was a hit with our discerning audience. She engaged the group through text questions and our Twitter hashtag was trending during and after her session. Cheryl is an absolute pleasure to work with."

For more information be sure to visit www.cherylcran.com and www.gotoelt.com.

Contact:
Michelle Michael
604-682-3100
email: michelle@cherylcran.com

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Michelle Michael
604-682-3100
email: michelle@cherylcran.com

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Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/11/2016 -- Cheryl Cran has been given the honor of making the annual list of the 'Top Leadership and Management Blogs'.

For over 20 years Cheryl Cran has been advising hundreds of clients in over a dozen countries on how to prepare for the future of work, how to lead change and how to improve business and profitability through enhanced leadership within the organization. In addition to her own leadership, future of work expertise http://www.cherylcran.com she is the founder of the Evolutionary Leaders Network http://www.joineln.com a portal of (r)evolutionary leadership training that with a very unique one-on-one coaching option supports organizations and individuals worldwide with their leadership talent development and succession planning.

Cran has been recognized and made the list of the best blogs by various sources in previous years, and she continues to be a sought-after industry expert in the hot topic of leadership development and the future of work. She not only talks about what needs to be done she provides the tools and the know how to get it done!

According to Cran, "Organizations today are looking for future of work and evolutionary change leadership strategies to navigate the ever-increasing competitive landscape and be workplaces of choice that attract and retain top talent which is required for growth and increasing profitability." Leadership mastery within an organization is a must. As Cran clearly states: "The Future of Work is Now!"

The list is annually prepared by Health Care Administrator http://bit.ly/1qbN22R. The amazing blogs that made this list were selected based on a variety of criteria. These include creativity, uniqueness, and popularity. Out of the 50 top blogs awarded Cheryl Cran's is on of 9 blogs written by strong women leadership experts.

About Cheryl Cran
Cheryl Cran, CEO of Evolutionary Business Solutions, is a best-selling author, future of work and change management consultant. As an award winning internationally renowned consultant and keynote speaker for twenty years, Cheryl has worked with hundreds of industries, in dozens of countries and with thousands of audiences worldwide to ultimately inspire and provide the know-how for organizations to be adaptive and iconic leaders in their industries.

Cheryl is the author of 6 books including her latest best-selling book, "The Art of Change Leadership-Driving Transformation in a Fast Paced World" (Wiley 2015) and her very popular "101 Ways to Make Generations X, Y and Zoomers Happy at Work" which is a global success and has been translated into several languages and is the guide for training programs that are currently being taught in over 60 countries.

Contact Author:
Cheryl Cran
604-682-3100
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The future of work requires evolutionary leaders – leaders with upgraded leadership operating systems – with the skills for new ways to lead and new ways to manager rapid and ongoing change. The good news? The Evolutionary Leaders Network Online Portal has launched and it's THE place for leaders to learn and become Evolutionary Leaders.

Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/28/2016 -- The creator of the Evolutionary Leaders Network is global thought leader on future of work and change leadership expert Cheryl Cran. Cran has worked with thousands of clients in hundreds of industries and dozens of countries to help leaders and their teams get to the next level or to evolve in order to be more competitive, to be more agile and to be ready for the future of work now.

The Evolutionary Leaders Network portal was a natural extension and evolution of Cran's work – her clients were requesting the 'how' that they could share with their leaders and teams to become an evolutionary leader. After much research and beta testing the online learning portal is now launched and provides unprecedented programming and learning for leaders and those who aspire to be leaders to learn and grow to be future of work ready now.

This is an online learning portal where leaders can learn at their own pace OR organizations can put through groups of leaders AND have personal coaching support to make the learning 'stick' and fully apply what is learned to on the job application.

The courses include, 'Everyone Is a Leader' (foundational future of work leadership skills) 'Change Leadership' (how to lead the on-going change needed for the future of work) 'Transformational Leadership' (how to be a highly motivated and creative leader who inspires others) 'Shared Leadership' (how to be a leader who is invested in his or her own growth as well as the growth of others required for the future) and 'Evolutionary Leadership' ( how to leverage energy and how to deepen connection with people to lead with vision and purpose). Each course builds upon the previous one for a truly evolutionary learning journey.

"An Evolutionary Leader is someone who is constantly evolving and who is challenging themselves to higher and higher levels of accountability as it relates to being a leader," commented Cran, about the new online portal. "The Evolutionary Leaders Network online portal delivers in this area in a very real way, along with allowing the sharing of very valuable information, tips and techniques. I truly believe many people are going to look back on their joining the Evolutionary Leaders Network as a life and work changing moment for them."

According to the organization, membership in the Evolutionary Leaders Network delivers a large number of benefits to those from the emerging level of leadership to the C-Suite level. Key highlights include: access to unique, (r) evolutionary courses with content that can be used in the workplace right away; one-on-one personal coaching throughout the learning journey; access to webinars, interviews and live events; free tools that can be downloaded used and shared; and with everything available on demand 24 hours a day, seven days a week, everyday of the year.

Cran and her team are passionate about leadership and are excited that a portion of all revenue from the Evolutionary Leaders Network will go to providing free access to leadership programs designed for girls, kids and teens.

Expect even more features to be added to the Evolutionary Leader Network in the weeks, months and year to come.

For more information be sure to visit http://joineln.com/

Contact:
Reg Cran
604-682-3100
email: info@joineln.com
http://joineln.com/

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Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/23/2015 -- Cheryl Cran has once again been given the honor of making the annual list of the "Best 50 Leadership Blogs."

For over 20 years Cheryl Cran has been advising hundreds of clients in over a dozen countries on how to prepare for the future of work, how to lead change and how to improve business and profitability through enhanced leadership within the organization. She is the founder of the Evolutionary Leaders Network a portal of (r)evolutionary leadership training that supports organizations and individuals worldwide with their leadership talent development and succession planning.

Cran has made the list of the 'Best 50 Leadership Blogs' in previous years, and she continues to be a sought after industry expert in the hot topic of leadership development. 

According to Cran "Businesses today are looking for future of work and evolutionary change leadership strategies to help navigate the ever-increasing competitive landscape to be workplaces of choice." 

Leadership mastery within an organization ensures companies can attract and retain top performing talent and build innovation solutions for bottom line results. As Cran clearly states: "The Future of Work is Now!"

The list is annually prepared by Dr. John Warner, Executive Coach and Management Consultant. The ranking in essence is measured by how popular a blog site is through a combination of data from Google, Facebook and YouTube. Of the best 50 leadership bloggers in 2015, 11 of them are women. http://bit.ly/1O7IORq

About Cheryl Cran
Cheryl Cran, CEO of Evolutionary Business Solutions, is a best selling author, future of work and change management consultant. As an award winning internationally renowned consultant and keynote speaker for twenty years, Cheryl has worked with hundreds of industries, in dozens of countries and with thousands of audiences worldwide to ultimately inspire organizations to be adaptive and iconic leaders in their industries. Cheryl is the author of 6 books including her best selling, "101 Ways to Make Generations X, Y and Zoomers Happy at Work" which is a global success and has been translated into several languages and is the guide for training programs that are currently being taught in over 60 countries and her just released "The Art of Change Leadership-Driving Transformation in a Fast Paced World" (Wiley).

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There's no doubt that workplaces have changed dramatically in the last few years. Unfortunately, many organizations haven't adjusted their approach to be able to perform optimally in this new world. Author and business guru, Cheryl Cran tackles these issues head on in her new book, “The Art of Change Leadership – Driving Transformation in a Fast Paced World”.

Vancouver, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/09/2015 -- In most work-spaces over the last five years, business has undergone serious changes. From new technology, to different approaches in the staffing and marketing world, and everything in between, expectations and duties have been radically transformed. It's an exciting and often challenging time to be an insider, and especially a team leader. Fortunately, Future of Work and Leadership Change Expert Cheryl Cran has announced the release of her new book which presents powerful and innovative solutions in these areas, 'The Art of Change Leadership – Driving Transformation In A Fast Paced World'. Excitement surrounding the release is high.

"My mission is to massively shift the view and approach to a holistic plan of leading change," commented the increasingly in-demand author, speaker and success coach. "Once we move away from the 'something or someone has to lose' way of limited thinking and toward 'everyone has something to gain' real magic happens. This book is not about change management; it is about leading change and creating organizational cultures with change leaders."

In 'The Art of Change Leadership – Driving Transformation In A Fast Paced World' (John Wiley & Sons; November 9th, 2015), Cran walks readers through the journey of how to be a change leader who creates tomorrow's results today. Including how to discover your own change leader style, and how to influence and engage others to be change leaders too.

Cran also shares her brand new leading edge tools that a reader can incorporate in their own daily routine as they work on transforming themselves, others and the business they work in to achieve extraordinary results.

This book is not about change management; it is about creating organizational cultures with change leaders.

The book is getting passionate reviews form experts in the field.

Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of Delivering Happiness and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc. says "The Art Of Change Leadership provides real time ideas, strategies, and creative solutions for leaders to help drive innovation and change in the workplace."

Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times & Global Bestselling Author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There, recently said, "The Art of Change Leadership brilliantly and clearly identifies key change leadership competencies; a critical future of work component is that everyone must be a change leader in order to manage the new-normal of the constant eruption of data, content, and customer expectations. Fortunately, Cran has created a simple yet brilliant plan to harness the chaos!"

The book is available for purchase from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

About Cheryl Cran
Cheryl Cran, CEO of Evolutionary Business Solutions, is a best selling author, future of work and change management consultant. As an award winning internationally renowned consultant and keynote speaker for twenty years, Cheryl has worked with hundreds of industries, in dozens of countries and with thousands of audiences worldwide to ultimately inspire organizations to be adaptive and iconic leaders in their industries. Cheryl is the author of 6 books including her best selling, "101 Ways to Make Generations X, Y and Zoomers Happy at Work" which is a global success and has been translated into several languages and is the guide for training programs that are currently being taught in over 60 countries.

About Wiley
John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) is a global provider of knowledge and knowledge-enabled services that improve outcomes in areas of research, professional practice and education.

Contact Author:
Cheryl Cran
1-604-682-3100
email: info@cherylcran.com
http://www.cherylcran.com

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