The Situation: Getting the job done inclusively
Senior management loves Gloria because she gets the job done. She has been in the company more than 20 years and has progressed to a high-level manager position. Gloria is up for a director role but continues to miss the path to securing the role. Groups prefer not to […]
August 2018 Business Case Study
The Situation: Development of a Manager
Joe has been a senior manager in a financial group for several years. His success lies in working with investors. They like and trust him. Unfortunately, his peers and folks that report to him do not respect him. In fact, his team has requested a new leader for the group. […]
August 2018 Monthly Tips
Mistakes are learning experiences when shared. Anonymous
August Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
What are some tips to help our new managers produce excellent, high-producing teams?
Answer:
Successful managers ensure team members work to maximum potential by:
– Helping folks develop their natural skills
– Listening to what is said
– Choosing team members for strengths that balance a good working environment
– […]
July 2018 Business Case Study
The Situation: Restructuring a group
Lorena has led this group for more than five years. The group failed to meet client expectations and has not been able to shift into the technology needed to increase efficiencies in using the system.
Lorena tried to provide support through training to help the members increase their communication and technical skills […]
July 2018 Monthly Tips
Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard. Anonymous
July Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
Our group received an invitation to an outdoor social event in an elegant venue from a high profile client. How do we address the importance of elegant hands and fingernail grooming?
Answer:
Give everyone a spa manicure and pedicure, a great bonding […]
June 2018 Monthly Tips
The art of communication is the language of leadership…
June Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
What are some good tips to help our group secure visibility with senior management?
Answer:
Help these folks to take on organizational projects that matches their strengths. One example is that a good communicator may be best for delivering messages or you might use […]