Teamwork

9 min read

Why you should hire software developers for both technical aptitude and skills

Should you look for software developers with existing skills or hire developers who can acquire the skill set? That’s what Tom Winters shares in this blog.

Teamwork

4 min read

The top 6 reasons why teams underperform and how to fix them

Are underperforming teams having an impact on your organization’s productivity? Here are six steps to help address failing teams.

Teamwork

3 min read

How to avoid disagreements on your executive team

Conflict is inevitable for any team—but how do you ensure yours is healthy? Here are four tips for how to avoid disagreements on your executive team.

People Management

4 min read

3 ways to support career advancement for retail workers

The retail industry experiences high turnover rates. Here are three ways you can increase employee retention through career development opportunities.

Woman tailoring her leadership style yo fit her employees

People Management

5 min read

How to tailor your leadership style to fit your employees

As a leader, it can be difficult to manage a team of diverse behaviors and skill sets. Learn how to tailor your leadership to fit your employees’ needs with this blog.

Teamwork

4 min read

A business lesson from a Harvard Business School professor

Read highlights from Harvard Business School professor Lynda Applegate’s keynote at OPTIMA 2019.

Teamwork

5 min read

Succession planning using The Predictive Index: part 1

In this blog, you’ll learn how businesses use The Predictive Index® for simple, effective succession planning.

Employee Engagement

5 min read

How to conduct a skills gap analysis: a step-by-step guide

Skills gap analyses aren’t a one-and-done business activity. Learn how to conduct a skills gap analysis—step by step—in this blog.

Teamwork

5 min read

Here’s how to make a performance rating scale

If you don’t have a performance rating scale in place yet, that’s okay! Here’s one way to start thinking about and tracking employee performance.

Teamwork

3 min read

2 ways to enhance your presence and leadership

According to Michael Allosso, the skills that make actors great are the same skills that leaders can develop to enhance their presence.

Teamwork

3 min read

What every company should get obsessed with

Get obsessed with the why behind your results. Examine what led to your victories as well as your losses.

People Management

6 min read

6 tips for managing a hybrid team

Here are 6 tips for managing a hybrid team to boost team dynamics, collaboration, and performance.

Teamwork

8 min read

Leaning into difference: the key to solving tough problems

While some problems have easy fixes, most business problems require more complex thinking and teamwork. Is your team prepared to lean into difference?

Employee Engagement

8 min read

360 evaluations: everything you need to know

360 evaluations are a development tool and a highly-effective way to build employee self-awareness. Companies can also use them to increase engagement and optimize talent through career pathing.

Teamwork

5 min read

How to build emotional capacity

Emotional capacity is a measure of ability to overcome limiting beliefs, adapt to challenging situations, and the quality of relationships.