January 2017 Round Robin
In this month’s Online Workshop, Robin discussed the Thinking Style scales found on the ProfileXT assessment. You will learn how this impacts the way we process information in the workplace. Even if you aren’t using the assessment, the information will be valuable in understanding how this helps (or hinders) your communication efforts with your co-workers.
Take Stock of Your Achievements
It’s December and the end of the calendar year, so it’s a natural time to reflect on the past 12 months and think about all the things that occurred. Far too often we get stuck in thinking about what we didn’t accomplish, which leads to disappointment or frustration. In the video, I’m going to share […]
December 2016 Round Robin
In this month’s Open Q&A, Robin talks about showing gratitude and rewards for employees, along with tips for goal setting that won’t backfire on you! https://youtu.be/VKjZaw2268o
Finding appreciation in a partially decorated tree offers management lesson
My holiday greeting this year was planned with a backdrop of a fully decorated tree. I added the beautiful white lights and cranberry strings, but time got away from me and here we are, weeks into December, and I’m still not finished. After walking by the tree for several days in that incomplete state, I […]
Do you know where you’ll be going in 2017?
As 2017 looms just ahead, it’s the perfect time to undertake some planning activities. As Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Do you know where you’ll be going next year? In late January of this year, I wrote of my new year’s aspirations for 2016. […]
November 2016 Round Robin
In this month’s Q&A session, Robin addresses the challenges of addressing conflict, especially in light of what we’ve seen through the presidential election. There are additional questions asked about hiring and individual development plans for employees. https://youtu.be/AFRNlxHyc2k
How to deal with a manager (or president) that you can’t stand
There are times in our lives when we are faced with dealing with someone or something that we don’t like. Sometimes that is a co-worker or manager, and this week, half of the country is faced with a president-elect that they can’t stand. I fell asleep on the sofa Tuesday night around 11:00 and as […]
What Makes A Good Assessment?
The Department of Labor defines a good assessment as one that is reliable and valid. In this video, Robin explains reliability and validity so you can be sure to identify a good assessment for your talent management decisions.
Make Feedback Your Friend!
Managers who make a habit of soliciting formal feedback can learn valuable information, helping them work with employees more successfully and preventing problems before they happen on projects. Learn the many benefits to receiving formal feedback and the advantages over informal feedback.
October 2016 Round Robin
This live Q&A session covered the topics of effective communication, getting a team to be responsible and accountable to the rest of the organization, giving feedback, and whether to hire someone who may not fit into the existing culture. https://youtu.be/caCpeLUG6o4 For audio only:
