There is a fine balance between leading and mentoring, directing and bossing, teaching and demanding. The main responsibility of a manager is all of the above but the focus is on how you accomplish it. Your main task is to help others accomplish their job in a way that opens doors for them, creates opportunities…
Global trade has increased the need for companies to rapidly grow and change quickly. For companies to keep their doors open for a long time, they must be able to evolve with the massive organizational changes. While technology provides us a way to accomplish many of the changes, the human element is what many companies…
“Change before you have to.” —Jack Welch We need to change. And we know it. As much as we know we need to change, we resist it. We operate under the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ mentality. The problem with this mentality is the world is always changing. Your customers are changing. The…
Improve Your Leadership Skills Are you looking to become a better leader? Like any skill worth acquiring, leadership and management skills require daily, consistent, and thoughtful practice. Below are a few of the daily tasks, activities, and actions you can take to help you improve your leadership skills. Be 100% Responsible – Taking 100% ownership of…
R. Diversity WorkX with Gary Richardson & Guest Karen J. Gregory Season II – Episode #3 R. Diversity WorkX. Representation + Inclusion + Performance = Diversity Listen Online: >>CLICK HERE!<< About Karen Gregory: Karen J. Gregory has a visionary ability to identify the potential in people and organizations and turn that into action that…
Disconnect to Recharge and Increase Productivity We live in a world that is always on. We work. When we leave work, we bring our laptops and our cell phones home. We have 24/7 access to our email. And, it seems, people have 24/7 access to us. But are we really getting more done with…
Business intelligence is defined as an umbrella term that includes the application, infrastructure, tools, and best practices that enable access to and analysis of information to improve and optimize decisions and performance [Gartner]. So what does that really mean? We can use data to help us make better decisions in business. We have heard BIG DATA…
In my world, we often talk about STEM. So what is STEM? STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Math. Why should we care about STEM? STEM jobs are growing faster than any other U.S. sector. STEM encourages critical thinking and real-world application People in STEM fields can expect to earn 26 percent more money…
There are different styles of management. Whether a person manages one or two people in a small business, or a large team in a corporate setting his beliefs and attitudes influence how he leads. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages. Every approach has consequences on the employees’ motivation and productivity. The employees’ experience is…
Strategic planning is a process that when done right can set an organization on the road to excellence. When a fundamental change happens or every few years, the internal and external stakeholders sit down and discuss where the organization has been, where it stands, and where it is headed. They consider the changes or opportunities…