Let’s talk about performance, competition and deserves. We just wrapped up the Olympic Games in London. Of course you have heard of the Olympics, they occur every 4 years and athletes from all over the world gather to compete and represent their countries in a variety of sporting events. The work and training that the […]
Are you the oldest person in your core group of friends? Are you the wisest? Are you the person that they come to for advice? If you’ve answered yes to any of those questions then you are not going to like the next sentence. You need to drop them all and get a new group […]
Sometimes in life, we get way ahead of ourselves. We want the kids, spouse, SUV, house in the burbs and the white picket fence before we are really ready for it all. We apply that philosophy to our careers; we want to do it all until an employer comes along and demands it all from […]
Never been a fan of “The Biggest Loser” on NBC, but last year I was watching it and they have added a new trainer – this guy name Dolvett. He’s a beast just like Bob, the old trainer. They work those folks like a rented donkey. At any rate, Dolvett is laying it on thick; […]
Most people have trained or assisted the training department at some point in their career. It’s kind of expected as part of the process. Everyone has been asked to show a “noobie” the ropes, it’s part of the onboarding phase. So really who cares? Being labeled a trainer or having trained a bunch of people […]
I’ve had the pleasure of career coaching several individuals regarding interview tips, resumes and other ways to separate themselves from the pack in this crazy job market. One thing I hadn’t counted on was onboarding and training problems that exist out here in the workplace. I have 2 clients, 2 different companies, with surprising experiences. […]
Face it folks, work sucks! According to latest statistical data regarding employee sentiments, over 70% are disengaged. This means basically they hate it. The employees don’t feel connected to the organization, valued or respected. They simply come in do the minimum amount required, collect their paychecks and go home. There’s no passion or excitement. Why […]
You absolutely have heard this line before “…just be happy to have a job.” I’ve never heard it in a positive context. It’s usually when someone is trying to look at the bright side of a dim situation. You don’t hear Oprah saying “I’m just happy to have job.” As a human resource professional of […]
If you ever read my articles on “Performance I Create” you’ll notice that when it comes down to process improvement, I always start with analysis. That’s my style. You have to have a starting point. You must know where you are before you can get to where you want to go. Now the one thing […]
What does it mean to have influence and klout? Believe me; it has little to do with the Social Media site KLOUT that measures online influence by your activity on social media with your friends, followers or connections. While there are millions of people that use those types of sites, there are millions more that […]
Just as the world has changed, so has training. Technology has made life convenient, efficient and easy. It has also made us a little dumber and lazier. Harsh, but true! Because information is so easily accessible, no one likes to consume and retain it. Who goes to the library and uses research or reference materials? […]
What makes a good leader? Here’s what I know. I’ve always known when I was working for a good leader and when I was working for a…uh well tool. Leadership styles vary and one doesn’t trump the other; it’s subjective to the culture, mission, vision and goal of the company. Style is important but equally […]
Sustainability and workforce analytics – big terms that are getting a lot of play nowadays. They can mean different things in different settings, but here we will use them in relation to training. Sustainability is hard to do, well maybe not too hard if you have the vision, resources and forward thinking. It’s never good […]
You have heard it before, we must increase productivity, reduce overhead, and do it fast. Often times performance improvement and training go hand-in-hand. Whenever someone is under performing, the suits (upper management) ask, were they properly trained? But before you go upgrading all your training processes, and hire a consultant to manage performance improvement, here […]