Did you ever wonder why our "thought leaders" try to "run it up the flagpole" and every once in a while tell us there's no need to "boil the ocean?" I did. And that put me in "hot pursuit" of…
Performance Management
Technology is moving faster than ever before. As innovations and applications emerge, it’s more critical than ever to build resilient technical and durable skills. DeVry University’s third annual report on the state of upskilling in the U.S. reveals a clear…
Giving tough feedback to employees can be one of the most uncomfortable things a manager has to do. When you want to maintain good relationships with your employees, it's only more difficult. But, it's not impossible. If you avoid the…
Take a break. It's easier -- and better -- than you might think for you and your staff. Hear us out: If you want to help people cut stress and become more productive, the best thing they can do is…
Program Summary In our interactive instructor-led 60-minute event, you will learn a structured framework for one of HR's most consequential responsibilities: delivering a performance improvement plan. Whether you are addressing chronic underperformance, behavior issues, or attendance problems, the way the…
Program Summary Managers and HR professionals today are under more pressure than ever. Teams are stretched thin, performance standards are rising, and leaders are often caught between pushing for results and maintaining morale. When accountability efforts fail, it is rarely…
You don't want to rattle your employees' nerves. Or leave them on edge. Or cause them to stay up at night, wondering what's next. Yet some bosses do those things. They say unnerving things to their employees. Even worse, some…
We've all said something we would like to take back when our nerves were frazzled. In fact, almost 90% of people admit that they've said things they soon regretted when they were under pressure, according to a study from Preply.…
Every organization is made up of individuals, each with different goals, motivations, challenges and expectations. Creating a listening environment where all of them feel heard, supported and motivated can feel like an uphill battle. Even when things are going well,…
As an HR leader, you always face decisions, challenges and opportunities. There's never a dull moment. And rarely a time someone doesn't need you -- or you don't need someone. And that's why you probably need to know about Mastermind…
There’s a stubborn myth still floating around many workplaces. It’s time we let it go with the same energy as a karaoke night that got out of hand. The myth is that being neurodivergent means you’re less productive. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.…
They're walking dead in your workplace and draining the life out of people and productivity: Zombie Projects. The problem probably runs deeper than you imagined. And you'll want to stop it. Nearly 45% of employees say they came into 2026…
Feel like you're spending more time in stupid meetings again? Turns out, you are. The average person is sitting in twice as many meetings per year as they used to, and the average organization is running six times as many…
Program Summary In this live, instructor-led 60-minute webinar, you will learn how to move beyond surface level feedback and begin coaching in ways that produce real and measurable behavioral change. Managers today face a unique challenge. Teams are busier than…
Here's one thing that can never come too soon for employees in the workplace: recognition. In fact, employees who aren't recognized at work pretty much aren't engaged at work. Specifically, they show about a 40-point drop in engagement scores compared…
As a manager, it can be difficult to mold competing personalities into a cohesive team -- especially if your team is riddled with some employee egos. Unfortunately, in today's workplace, many people can't leave their egos at the door (or…
