People Management
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Do you know the person across the table?
The key to winning the game of chess—and to managing employees—is to know the person across the table.
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No college degree, no problem
Companies like Google and Apple don’t always require degrees. How much longer will we propagate the myth of a college degree as our best path to success?
People Management
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5 easy ways to get clients’ employees engaged today
Solving for disengagement may seem like an intimidating task for your client. But have them take a deep breath. It’s all fixable. Here’s how.
People Management
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How to create a personal development plan [example]
Creating a personal development plan can help you grow at work and beyond. Learn how to create one in four easy steps—plus see an example and template.
People Management
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Do you know the right way to dismiss an employee’s idea?
Experts share six ways to dismiss an employee’s idea while encouraging them to continue to offer innovative suggestions.
People Management
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Consultant buzz: Don’t sleep on HR
While you may find yourself trying to solve an organizational problem with the C-Suite, it would be a mistake not to bring in HR as a strategic partner.
People Management
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5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity
Negative feedback can inhibit your team’s creativity. Here are five ways managers can give feedback that won’t impede innovation.
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The simple activity that inspired a team
Check out how one team offered recognition and appreciation as a way of inspiring and motivating team members.
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3 ways managers can support their employees’ growth
As a people manager, supporting your employees’ personal and professional growth comes with the job. One COO shares three tips on just how to do that.
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Ending two weeks’ notice
The two weeks’ notice paradigm is outdated and harmful to both employees and businesses. Join me in eliminating this practice.
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How employees respond to disruptive workplace behavior
A recent study showed that employees do very little to address disruptive workplace behavior. The reasons why not may surprise you.
People Management
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Why you should manage like a statistician
When you manage like a statistician, you put data at the center of all you do, and that means better results. This is what it looks like in practice.
People Management
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How to help your client overcome resistance to change
Resistance to change is inevitable—and consultants know this all too well. Once your client has accepted your consultant recommendations and is looking to implement, it’s time to shift gears and focus on change management. Before implementing any new changes with your client, be sure to take the following three actions. 1. Work with the executive…
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Three essential elements to implement retail training
After more than a decade of implementing retail training at Starbucks, I learned three essential elements to make training a success. Read about them here.