In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
Internal dynamics in any organization are interesting. All organizations, large or small, for-profit or not, all face external challenges. What happens though, when the greatest threats to growth, adaptation, and evolution come from inside?
People are the heart and soul of any organization. Finding the “perfect” hire seldom occurs, when any organization “goes to market” the best they can hope for is to find the very best person available. The search can be difficult, but can be made easier by looking for the common denominators the “best people” often share.
For small and medium-size organizations of all stripes, finding good people in a challenging labor market has never been harder. Take five minutes and consider some unconventional solutions.
This post was inspired by a series of miscalculations and mistakes I unfortunately helped to create. The end result was the exit of a very good person from an organization I care about deeply. What follows is a summary of our “lesson’s learned” that we will apply for the next time.
Ageism is real and it is happening today and will happen tomorrow. Ageism transcends almost all demographics and it holds back individuals who might otherwise make a difference, and it holds back organizations.
You will always find situations where you or your organization must change more or faster than what is comfortable for you or your people. It can seem impossible and can threaten to overwhelm us.
This might seem like the last item on your list of priorities heading into likely the warmest month of the year … do yourself a favor and give me five minutes.
Christmas parties can be more than just seasonal staff party. Done well with planning and preparation they can be your annual key event to build morale and staff retention.
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Too many problems, not enough time, not enough resources, and no time to think. These issues plague small and medium sized organizations of every sector in society. Bouncing from one fire to the next leads to feeling overwhelmed and frustration.
There is a way forward …
As a former furniture and appliance store manager I am frequently asked for recommendations by friends and colleagues. Too frequently people only look at price when deciding which retailer or merchant to patronize. Price is important, but not the only factor in making a good choice.
Take a few minutes and read this post and the next time you are making a furniture or appliance purchase, consider these questions.
Learning from mistakes, encouraging feedback, and applying lesson’s learned should be common sense … you would think. Unfortunately this is not always the case. One of the most important “Tools Everyone Can Use,” is incorporating some method of applying “Lesson’s Learned” to things you or your organization do.