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June 6, 2013
Moving Up the Ladder: 4 Best Practices to Demonstrate Your Capability
There is a difference between expressing an interest in career growth and proving yourself ready.
By Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions
You're at that crossroads… You'd like to get ahead, to take on some new responsibilities, to stretch to the next level. But how do you go about convincing the “powers that be” that you are, indeed, ready?
One way is to simply ask. There are many ways you can simply ask, stating your desire to move up the company ladder. You can toss your hat into the ring when a job opens up. During performance reviews, you can...Continue reading
By Deb CalvertPosted in Professional Development on June 6, 2013
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June 4, 2013
Employee Recruitment and Selection - Invitation or Acquisition?
In order to build an engaged organization, start with an invitation to join up.
By Mark Herbert, Principle Mark F. Herbert & Associates, Inc. and New Paradigms LLC
A young protégé of mine recently began negotiations with a rather large financial services organization. As she shares her experiences I have to tell you that I remain disappointed and a little surprised at how poorly so many employers are handling the recruitment and selection process!
On one hand she is very interested in the position, on the other she is more than a little put off by how...Continue reading
By Mark HerbertPosted in Human Resources on June 4, 2013
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June 2, 2013
4 Essential Skills for Leaders, Managers & High Potentials
A Must Have for Individual & Team Development
It does not matter if you are a company President, Operations Leader, Customer Service Representative, Sales & Marketing Director or “name your title”…the need for continuous self improvement is universal. Successful individuals make a proactive effort to continuously develop four Essential Skills to create a combined ability to:
1. Lead
2. Manage
3. Perform In Their Job
4. Communicate Effectively
This 4-pronged skillset applies to your job, no matter what...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on June 2, 2013
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May 30, 2013
Running Effective Meetings by Mastering 3P’s: Purpose, Process & People
Learn how the right planning can create better outcomes for your meetings.
By Claire Laughlin, Consultant & Trainer, Leadership 4 Design
Meetings should be dynamic and engaging events that bring the talents and diverse experiences and knowledge of team members to bear on important problems and decisions that must be made. But far too often, they are painful, unnecessary, and a colossal waste of time. If you want to start running effective meetings, you need to start paying attention to three key areas (the 3 Ps) during your meeting planning. Your efforts will...Continue reading
By Claire LaughlinPosted in Communication Skills on May 30, 2013
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May 28, 2013
International Business: Dealing With Corruption When It’s The Norm
6 Tips To Balancing Ethical Obligations With Realistic Expectations
By Debbie Nicol, Managing Director, 'business en motion"
There are international assignments and then there are INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS! You may well ask – what could be the difference? Corruption is most certainly one of those differentiating factors that can truly test a manager in a new culture. The problem for you is that these practices, although they go against every legal and ethical standard you personally live by, are acceptable and competitive practices in your new...Continue reading
By Debbie NicolPosted in International Management on May 28, 2013
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May 23, 2013
3 Sales Strategies for Small Business – Get Started Selling!
You are responsible for your company’s growth, here is where to start.
By Robert (Bob) Walters, President & Founder of RH Walters Associates
Most small to medium-sized business have a lot in common in terms of one or more individuals having an idea, creating a product, developing a service and building a business around it. What they also have in common – for the most part – is a lack of real sales experience. But the belief system that drove the founding of the business can be turned into a sales advantage and form the basis for building out...Continue reading
By Robert WaltersPosted in Small Business on May 23, 2013
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May 21, 2013
Managing Your Former Coworkers
Consider if you are changing the culture of your team.
By Emilie Shoop, Creator and Leader of Shoop Training & Consulting
Unless you work for a large organization, more often than not you were promoted into your leadership position from within your team. You have now gone from co-worker, colleague, and confidant to the boss. No matter how well you get along with your teammates, how much they wanted you to be the boss, or how good of friends you are outside of work, something changes when you become the manager or supervisor.
The...Continue reading
By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on May 21, 2013
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May 20, 2013
4 Communication Tips to Open Your Mind & Strengthen Your Vocabulary
Do your communication skills run deeper than the dictionary?
By Sherri Petro, President of VPI Strategies & California Miramar University (CMU) Professor
Blah, blah, blah. We speak the same language and yet so many times it’s like we are talking in tongues! How come? Admittedly, according to any dictionary, we have multiple meanings for the same words. But what I am alluding to goes deeper than the dictionary -- we assign meaning based upon many different influences. Why is communication so hard? Most of the time,...Continue reading
By Sherri PetroPosted in Communication Skills on May 20, 2013
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May 16, 2013
A Tragic Tale of Low Standards, Poor Leadership & Job Loss
Downsizing: Lessons Learned for Leadership & HR Professionals
By Joseph Skursky, President of Market Leader Solutions
Some time ago my company had a project that was not fun or rewarding for anyone – a massive reduction in force. Literally thousands of lives were affected by the outcome, and in it, there were some clear lessons to be learned for leadership and HR responsibilities.
The mission was to identify the top 25%-30% of the workforce that should be retained. Everyone in the company completed a psychometric assessment so that the results...Continue reading
By Joseph SkurskyPosted in Human Resources on May 16, 2013
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May 14, 2013
Scrum Master: A New Career Path For Agile Processes & Organizations
Things to consider before becoming a Scrum Master or adding one to your organization.
By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC
The role of Scrum Master is often misunderstood, and for good reason. According to the Scrum Alliance, “The ScrumMaster is a facilitative team leader who ensures that the team adheres to its chosen process and removes blocking issues.” In most organizations, particularly those just beginning their agile journey, there is no exemplar or precedent for such a role. How common is it for a leader to ensure...Continue reading
By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on May 14, 2013
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