The Situation: Critical Conversations
Molly is in a group with a leader who makes decisions without information or dialogue with the team. It appears Molly has fallen into becoming the spokesperson for the group. She is the one who asks questions or challenges the decision. Molly has been close many times to not being invited to […]
Monthly Tips
October 2020 Monthly Tips
“Persistence is a sign of greatness.” Author unknown
October Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
What is the best way to handle client invitations to an event where masks will not be required?
Answer:
In Illinois, masks are required to be worn at indoor events. However, we understand some individuals feel strongly that masks are a personal infringement. To maintain […]
September 2020 Business Case Study
The Situation: Looking the Part
Tom has been with the organization for more than 15 years. He has moved up over time to a manager position. Tom oversees a global group of plants with locations inside and outside of the US. Tom has always worked behind the scenes and relates well to each manager. He is […]
September 2020 Monthly Tips
No one succeeds without effort. Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance. Ramana Maharshi
September Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
What is the best way to interview potential new members, who will be assisting with a project, to ensure a good fit for the team?
Answer:
Have guidelines for the interviewers. The guidelines should include a list of […]
August 2020 Business Case Study
The Situation: Critical Thinking
Maggie has been a vice president and has tremendous capital with her senior leaders in the organization. Her teams perform. However, individually, they rarely are asked to move up in the organization. It has been determined that Maggie has difficulty giving constructive feedback that would help team members grow as leaders. Maggie […]
August 2020 Monthly Tips
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”
George Herman “Babe” Ruth
August Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
We have new team members. How can we help them to feel comfortable during virtual meetings?
Answer:
The team leader or senior member of the team must take the initiative to ask each new member for a short biography for […]