Functioning in a Dysfunctional Workplace

Sometimes the greatest challenges come not from challenges of competition, or needs of clients - but within the office. Do you see or feel dysfunction in the office before your new business cards are dry?

Dealing with People that Drive You Crazy!

Someone drives you crazy. It may be because of her child-like voice, her non-stop talking, or her bossiness. It may be his arrogance, his negative attitude, or his nit-picking attention to details. Don't overlook these people that drive you batty--instead discover and learn to respect and appreciate what makes them unique.

You are Excused from Training

Trainers, please picture this... You are presenting in a new location to a new group. You are prepared for a one day workshop. Your materials are ready and you are “on”. Things seem to be going well. You are building a nice rapport with the class and the pace of the training is right on schedule. About two hours into your day one participant starts to demonstrate disruptive behavior...

Why People Don't Listen... and Some Fun Things You Can Do About It

It's frustrating when your co-workers, audience members, teenager or even your dog (!) won't listen. While you can't control how they receive what you say, you can control how you send it. This article includes 6 tips on why people don't listen and what you can do to change it.

How Does Personal Development Help in Business?

Business is all about work and making money, so why develop the individual who does the work and creates the money?

Virtual Team Work

How freelancers can form teams to provide a wider range of services...

Effective Team Building for Stronger Teams

The style, method and approach that we develop and implement will give us the results we wish to achieve in creating the quality that is necessary for great teams. Never allow yourself to settle for second best within your teams and/or leaders, especially when you are seeking to do your very best.

Four Reasons to Set Group Goals Collaboratively

We need set goals for our groups/teams or the larger organization. While we may instinctively know that we should include people in the creation of goals they will be working to achieve, too often the press of time and the lure of expediency leaves leaders setting the goals, and simply sharing them with those charged with achieving them.

Boosting Employee Morale With Employee Surveys

This article describes the potential benefits that conducting an employee survey can have on employee morale.

Sure You're Hearing, But Are You Listening?

Improve communication with employees by utilizing effective listening skills.

The Role of Continuous Improvement Teams in Lean Future State Implementation

How do Continuous Improvement teams fit in with your Lean initiatives? Improvement teams were introduced as quality circles more than twenty-five years ago. Over time they started to fall into disfavor as companies became doubtful about the amount of effort required coach cross-functional teams to success.

Team Building: Why Can't Idealists Get Along?

When team members clash, disaster strikes. Project deadlines are missed, HR referees team members, the boss is angry for a week, and the raises everyone expects vanishes in the face of discord. Which personality is in charge of rallying the team members? Can’t you tell from the noise? It must an Idealist!

The Value Of Team Building

Everything you have and will ever accomplish in this life is with the help of other people. Your ability to work cooperatively with others is one of the most important skills you can ever develop to achieve success and happiness.