Grace A. Alcid, Ed.D.

Grace is a Learning and Development Consultant at John Clements Consultants, Inc. and is in charge of designing, implementing and facilitating corporate learning and development programs. Her goal is to help others become more effective leaders and managers through the programs as well as serve as coach or mentor them through their leadership journey. Grace holds a degree in Doctor of Education in Adult Learning and Leadership (ALL), Teachers College of Columbia University in New York City and was the Graduate Assistant for the Program Head of the ALL program during her time there. Grace worked in marketing investment management services for Lazard Freres and Sanford Bernstein in New York City. She holds a Master of Arts in ALL from Teachers College of Columbia University, a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management from Pace University in New York City and graduated from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Research. She is a Certified Facilitator and Coach for the Zenger Folkman Extraordinary Leader program.

Total Posts: 14

Kenneth S. Yang, PMAP Employer of the Year

PMAP Employer of the Year: Leadership Excellence 

The Employer of the Year Award, presented annually by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), honors ...

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Coaching, Culture, and the Future of Leadership: Highlights from the Partner Conference in Kuala Lumpur 

The recently concluded Zenger Folkman Partner Conference united regional partners for two days of impactful learning and collaboration ...

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Philippine Skills Framework: A structured model for workforce competency development, focusing on industry-aligned skill-building for career growth.

Technological Skills Revolution: Thriving in the Workplace

One of the keynote speakers at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) of the Philippines Talent Summit was ...

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom line a peaceful riverside path in Tokyo, offering a serene spot for travel reflections amid the vibrant spring scenery.

Tokyo Revisited: A Journey of Reflection, Culture, and Connection

My first visit to Tokyo was in 2015, accompanied by my family. Although the trip was memorable, I ...

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A promotional banner for a Women's Month celebration at the Sales and Production Monthly Conference, featuring the theme "Confidence, Compassion, and Success," scheduled for March 15, 2025, at the JC Hub.

Celebrating Women’s Month: A Day of Wellness and Recognition at JCCI-EDI

March marks International Women’s Month, and to celebrate, John Clements Consultants Inc. (JCCI) and EDI-Staffbuilders dedicated this month’s ...

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Trump tariffs

Trump and Tariffs: Insights from the EMBA 2025 Kickoff Session

About EMBA 2025 In today’s VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world, organizations must stay attuned to both ...

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Mental Health in the Multigenerational Workplace

The session titled “Mind the Gap: Understanding the Multigenerational Workforce” turned out to be an eye-opener on mental ...

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A Basic Learning Guide to AI: Session 2 of Demystifying AI

In preparation for the world of AI, a series of sessions for all JCCI and EDI-SBI employees were ...

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CrossKnowledge’s Xianxi Ning Shares People Strategies in Manila Visit

If you have participated in a program with the John Clements Leadership Institute (JCLI), you would have accessed ...

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A Journey of Discovery: Technology, Leadership and Learnings in India

I have always been fascinated with India – from its people, traditions, fashion, jewelry, and food. Knowing that ...

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JCCI’s New Manager Training Program: Shifting to Managing Others

Transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager can be fraught with missteps. The skills that made you ...

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Why Every CEO should be Involved in its AI Strategy

Coming up with an AI strategy should be every CEO’s business. In the second session of the workshop ...

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