Thinking About an Un-Themed Corporate Event? Think Again.
Thinking About an Un-Themed Corporate Event? Think Again. Keynote speaker? Check. A unique venue? Check. An engaging theme? Not this year. If this is what your latest event planning checklist looked like, it’s time to rethink your approach to corporate event planning. The truth is, an engaging, cohesive theme is essential to an engaging event. […]
Think Outside the Keynote: Corporate Event Ideas to Excite Attendees
Think Outside the Keynote: Corporate Event Ideas to Excite Attendees Last year, Microsoft conducted a study and found that digital-crazed, smartphone-toting adults lose focus after just eight seconds. Shocking, right? While we’d like to think adults can generally focus for longer than a goldfish, experts recommend that even top presenters limit their presentations to 20 minutes—with […]
What is the Difference Between Customer Centricity & Customer Service?
What is the Difference Between Customer Centricity & Customer Service? As more companies are asking what it takes to provide a customer experience that will set them apart, people are getting hung up on definitions and feeling unsure of where to concentrate their efforts. To differentiate themselves, organizations need to adopt a customer-centric mindset. But […]
10 Principles of a Positive Safety Culture
10 Principles of a Positive Safety Culture In a world where nearly three million workplace injuries occur annually in North America alone, the imperative for a robust safety culture has never been clearer. Safety is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a fundamental component of a thriving, resilient organization. Imagine a workplace where every […]
3 HiPo Program Best Practices to Follow
High potential employees can shape and lead an organization into the future, but identifying and retaining high potentials goes beyond assigning a label or offering frequent promotions. Rather, it requires careful examination of who your high potentials are, what they are motivated by, and the optimal development path that unleashes their full potential. As you […]
The 9 Essentials of an Organizational Leadership Development Strategy
The 9 Essentials of an Organizational Leadership Development Strategy 1. Provide Top-Down Leadership In any transformation, engaging all levels of leadership is vital, and can be the difference between success and “just another training.” Within any organization, people follow their leaders. If the organizational focus is on a customer focused culture transformation, then the senior […]
3 Change Management Activities For Leaders
As a leader, it is always important to be present and accessible to the individuals who report to you, and it is more important than ever during a transition in the company. When not handled well, change can be distressing and potentially damaging to morale. On the other hand, if you implement a well thoughtout […]
3 Benefits of Developing Coaches Within Your Organization
3 Benefits of Developing Coaches Within Your Organization Good leadership is about more than just developing strategies and delegating tasks. Excellent leaders are skilled at helping others gain new skills and guiding them on a path that leads to performing better and reaching personal goals. When this aligns with organizational goals, everybody wins: Employees enjoy […]
10 Essential Qualities of a World-Class Leader
10 Essential Qualities of a World-Class Leader Leadership is not just limited to a handful of individuals in the C-suite—leaders exist at many levels in an organization. Every supervisor, line manager, and department head should strive for a well-rounded and balanced skill set that will make them an exceptional leader. It might take time to […]
3 Performance Management Best Practices That Will Make You Better
Performance management best practices encompass so much more than a yearly review. A company with a strong performance management system facilitates the communication between leaders and employees, with an eye toward achieving both employees’ professional goals and the company’s business goals. Companies who understand the massive impact that a clear set of performance management best […]