Meetings and offsite sessions designed and facilitated by a dedicated expert resource consistently generate organizational value through realization of pre-determined, intentional meeting outcomes and lasting results.
Read More
Time and again, meeting culture is identified as a top five opportunity for team improvement. An informal LinkedIn survey I recently conducted regarding the amount of time colleagues are spending in meetings reinforces the frustration I hear from the leaders and teams with whom I work. Sixty percent of the 70 survey respondents indicated they were spending 20 or more hours each week in meetings. This article introduces an approach for addressing the five common issues I hear from clients regarding their organization’s meeting culture.
Read MoreAs 2021 glides into the rearview mirror, I have so much for which to be thankful--opportunities, reunions, new relationships, collaborations, and meaningful client projects.
Read MoreAre poor team experiences driving top performers to leave your organization?
Read MoreOnce upon a time before COVID-19 and social distancing, I had the privilege of vacationing with family in France. Our trip featured a leisurely exploration of the Burgundy region on a canal barge accommodating a total of 10 guests. What I found to be the most remarkable aspect of the trip, however, was the crew responsible for making this amazing experience possible. Not just any crew, but one that I immediately recognized demonstrated The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team.
Read MoreCOVID-19 is testing business continuity plans across the globe. Many organizations have already or will soon make the decision to temporarily shutter workplaces and require employees to work remotely if they can. Virtual meetings present a number of challenges and opportunities including those which are both technical and behavioral in nature. With a little bit of forethought and effort you can turn these potential obstacles into even more productive meetings.
My anecdotal research has identified four key ingredients to career success. These behaviors, when consistently practiced, appear to build on one another to bolster an individual’s career trajectory and longevity.
Read MorePerformance consulting is an approach that produces business results by improving the performance of people in an organization. The process is focused on the opportunities that exist between intended business objectives and observed performance results.
Read MoreWhen executed properly, 360-degree feedback can be a tremendous opportunity for leaders to demonstrate vulnerability with their colleagues, build trust and gain valuable insight regarding strengths and development opportunities. In my experience, there are five critical ingredients to a results-focused and impactful developmental 360-degree feedback process.
Read More