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4 Talent Management Lessons from The Paradise

November 24, 2013 | Performance Management

Masterpiece Theatre’s The Paradise provides perfect fodder for workplace lessons in its period retail series.

6 Coaching Skills Every Successful Manager Must Have

November 07, 2013 | Performance Management

Master the art of coaching for managerial success.

Managers:  Are you a Doer or a Coach?

September 30, 2013 | Performance Management

The key difference between being a Coach and a Doer is where a manager focuses his or her attention.  Where do you focus your attention?

Concerned about your company’s competitive edge?  Lack of learning may have a lot to do with it.

July 31, 2013 | Performance Management

Concerned about your company’s competitive edge?  Lack of learning may have a lot to do with it.  This article lists some of the ways that you can incorporate continuous learning into your day-to-day operations and ensure the continuing innovation, productivity and competitive edge at your company:

Summer Reading List for Managers and Leaders

July 14, 2013 | Performance Management

Here’s what’s made our list of business books we have either read or are planning to read.

Federal Government Announces New Employee-Led Work Schedules for Federal Employees

March 31, 2013 | Performance Management

In a surprise move, the federal government announced this morning that it will begin allowing its employees to maintain their own work schedules effective April 1, 2013.

It’s That Time of Year Again!  Tips on a Smooth Salary Increase Process

March 21, 2013 | Performance Management

As the snow melts (hopefully!) and robins reappear, spring heralds that dreaded time of year for many organizations when HR folks and business owners are busy scrambling to finalize their salary increases.  We have a few tips and tricks to make the process smoother, less rushed, and error-free.

5 Lessons for Leaders in the Pope’s Resignation

February 10, 2013 | Performance Management

5 lessons for leaders in Pope Benedict’s resignation.

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Managers

December 18, 2012 | Performance Management

Many of us put together New Year’s resolutions for our private life – exercise more, eat healthier, spend more time with friends and family.  But how many of us put together a list of resolutions for our work life?  Here is our Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Managers.

7 Performance Review Tips

August 07, 2012 | Performance Management

Managing employee performance is one of the most important activities to help ensure a company’s success.  So why do so many business owners and leaders avoid it?  Find out how 7 performance review tips can help make your performance reviews more meaningful.