Posted on June 27, 2012
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It is discouraging when you walk down a hallway and get ignored by someone you just said hello to.  You can’t imagine what you did to upset this individual, then you find out that they are that way with everyone.  We face individuals...(more)

Posted on June 6, 2012
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This week we are tackling the subject of using surveys in non-traditional ways in order to make better business decisions.  Surveys are great communication tools.  They can be as simple as asking each of your employees the same question in...(more)

Posted on May 30, 2012
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We have all heard the saying that women need to work twice as hard as men to be noticed for their work.  Is this something that you have found in your work experience?  Why do you think this is the case?  Do you think it is the...(more)

Posted on May 28, 2012
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Did your company offer training specifically for your background?  Did you have difficulty fitting in and what help was offered to you?  What advice would you give other JMO’s that are about to make the...(more)

Posted on May 27, 2012
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Please share your experiences with us.  Did you do anything different with these individuals compared to a non-military employee?  What worked well for you and what didn’t?  What recommendations would you make for other managers who...(more)

Posted on May 18, 2012
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You are due for another weekly team meeting.  There has been an agenda item on the table for three weeks already that keeps getting pushed off because of more pressing matters.  Of course the agenda item is yours.  How can you turn this...(more)

Posted on March 23, 2012
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Sam has been the Quality Engineer at a plastics manufacturing company for five years.  He reports to John, the Operations Director, and has enjoyed a good personal relationship with him despite the fact that Operations spends most of its time cost...(more)

Posted on March 21, 2012
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Jay, a graduate of West Point Military Academy, after serving his time in the military returned to civilian life and joined corporate America.  Jay was happy with military life, with the camaraderie and always feeling like he fit in.  However,...(more)

Posted on March 21, 2012
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Lisa would like to do an internship during her senior year of college.  She is a Marketing Major but not sure if she wants to get into advertising or market research.  She works mornings three days a week at a law firm to help pay for school,...(more)

Posted on March 21, 2012
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Martin is the Global Sales Director for a renewable energy company headquartered in the USA.  The company recently acquired two small competitors located in Spain and Germany, as well as a joint venture in China.  Martin has been given the...(more)