The other day, I was quietly working when, all of a sudden, my neighbor started blasting the Macarena.
It immediately took me back to the '90s— I spent a whole summer at camp dancing to it over and over. But just as I started feeling nostalgic, he abruptly turned it off near the end!
It got me thinking: Can fads ever have lasting value?
In leadership and training, we often dismiss past trends as outdated or irrelevant, but sometimes there’s real value in revisiting them—if they’re applied with intention. The key is asking:
- What made it successful in the past? Take time to identify why it resonated and delivered results.
- How can you give it a modern spin? With the right updates, an old trend can meet today’s needs and create new value.
The takeaway:
Don’t write off “old” methods just because they’re no longer trendy. Sometimes revisiting past approaches—training strategies, frameworks, or even tools—can spark fresh ideas or solve current challenges.
The lesson?
It’s not about bringing something back for the sake of nostalgia. It’s about being intentional and thoughtful in how you apply it to meet current needs. Whether you’re revisiting a trend or exploring something new, make sure it aligns with your goals and delivers lasting value.
To reflect:
What’s a “training trend” you’ve seen resurface in your work? Did it bring new value, or should it have stayed in the past? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
