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When Does Coaching Not Work?
From time to time, I am asked to coach someone and because of several factors I decide that my work will not provide an optimum outcome, so I decline the opportunity. What are the signs I look for that a coaching engagement will not be a success? 1. The belief by the...
The Power of Peer Reviews
I have written a lot about teams and ways to effectively lead a team. And the best teams I have ever worked with are those that are self-sustaining. Meaning they need little to no outside leadership to keep running. So how is this possible? One way is using Peer...
Performance Review Etiquette
Performance reviews are essential in any workplace. It is the best way for your team members informed on their progression, as well as giving them the ability to plan on how to strengthen their weaknesses. When reviewing an individual first you have to determine what...
The Millennials (Gen Ys)- Part 4 The Multi-Generational Workforce
Millennials or Gen Ys, born after 1980 and the most recent generation entering the workplace, bring with them an ingrained understanding of technology and social media developed from an early age. They also have concerns about job security due to the recession; many...
Do you have an April Fool’s culture?
I remember many April Fool’s Day pranks that were played on me throughout my years. However, I don’t recall any that were played on me at work. They all had a personal context and came from my brothers when I was young and from my husband and friends during my adult...
Who are the Gen Xers?- Part Three Multi-Generational Workforce
These children of the Baby Boomers, born between 1964 and 1980, were the generation labeled ‘latchkey kids’, learning at an early age that self-reliance was a necessity, with both their parents frequently pursuing successful careers. To their own kids, they are often...