Diversity & Inclusion
6 min read
How to further DEI efforts with limited funding
When looking to take action on DEI, it’s easy for funding to bottleneck progress. Here are some cost-effective ways you can make an impact.
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Talent Optimization
4 min read
The science behind team discovery
Team cohesion is one of the hallmarks of a talent optimized organization. But building a cohesive team is easier said than done. You need the proper tools at your disposal to first understand what type of team you have—and only then can you begin to optimize it. Enter Team Types. When you understand your Team…
Talent Optimization
1 min read
Get advice from top CEOs
Want actionable advice from top CEOs? Check out our Dream Teams video series, and learn from the brightest minds in business.
Company Culture
4 min read
What does responsible BI usage look like?
There’s an inherent sensitivity to business intelligence, no matter the organization. So what constitutes “responsible usage” is a point of constant discussion. Still, Amazon’s recent job posting soliciting two Intelligence Analysts who would have access to “actionable intelligence” raised some eyebrows. That access would include “sensitive topics that are highly confidential, including labor organizing threats…
Leadership
3 min read
How to improve self-awareness as a leader
If there’s one thing great leaders have in common, it’s self-awareness. Here’s how to leverage your strengths and find new ways to grow.
Hiring
5 min read
Make your hires count by writing great job descriptions
Whether you’re hiring steadily or just looking to fill one specific position, finding the right fit is essential. That’s true if your operations are currently virtual, you’re back on site, or you’re somewhere in between. No matter the role, you want to find that fit as fast as you can. But you can’t compromise culture…
Diversity & Inclusion
6 min read
How to be inclusive of gender and pronouns at work
As a people manager, it’s important that you foster a culture of inclusivity. Here’s how you can be inclusive of gender and pronouns at work.
Diversity & Inclusion
6 min read
How to further DEI efforts with limited funding
When looking to take action on DEI, it’s easy for funding to bottleneck progress. Here are some cost-effective ways you can make an impact.
Employee Engagement
5 min read
Why upskilling is a team goal, too
Many of us are just casually familiar with the concept of “upskilling.” You’ve run across it on LinkedIn, or heard it mentioned in a webinar. It feels a little like a buzzword—a term with more style than substance. But here’s the thing: Upskilling is vital to highly functioning, cohesive teams. Developing new skills because you’re…
Consultant Resources
6 min read
Are consulting certifications valuable?
Looking for the right consulting certifications for your needs? Here are some recommendations that can provide real value for your practice.
Leadership
6 min read
Adjusting your remote leadership style for the sake of team cohesion
What do the most cohesive teams have in common? They understand who they are—both as a work unit and a collection of personalities. Remote teams especially need to understand how different behavioral drives play into the cohesion of the whole. And it’s on remote leadership to recognize that during times of stress and uncertainty—such as…
People Management
7 min read
4 simple tips for being a better manager
Great managers are constantly performing a high-wire act. They balance their people’s needs with a wide range of critical duties, often playing psychologist, strategist, and quality control specialist all at once. These managers are always striving for team cohesion. They’re also focusing on broader company goals and adhering to the stated mission—all of which becomes…
Consultant Resources
5 min read
How to use data to back up your consulting recommendations
To consult means to provide advice, but engagements aren’t always so simple. Here are five ways data can power your recommendations.
People Management
7 min read
5 examples of manager goals to prioritize
When you establish specific goals at both the organizational and team levels, you instill accountability and purpose in your direct reports.
Company Culture
6 min read
How to build trust with employees
Team cohesion is pivotal as your organization navigates the next phase of this crisis. But you can’t achieve cohesion without trust.