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The COVID19 pandemic has been ongoing for almost 2 years. In this time, we have learned to pivot, change, and give grace to one another in the process. The Omicron variant has spread so quickly and left many organizations struggling with numerous workers out sick, on top of burnout and the Great Resignation. So, here […]
By Dr. Bob Preziosi It would be easy to think about managing change during the pandemic as one big issue. You figure out what you need to focus on and get started with making things happen. Nice try! What managers have to do is continuously scan the organization environment to see what has arisen lately […]
Happy New Year! Here we are. It’s 2022. Seems like it’s been a blink since 2019. The early 2020’s have been marked by change, uncertainty, and burnout. Many are worried about being overly optimistic heading into 2022. Between the ongoing pandemic and the Great Resignation uncertainty and change are likely to continue through the new […]
By Steve Nunn Contrasting Perspectives It takes a squad of players, split into two teams to successfully acquire and integrate a business. Each team is specialized, they have their own focus, and they are both mandated to make the whole process a success. The Deal Team finds a potential acquisition, agrees a price and all of the […]
It’s a bustling time of year for working moms like me. We are trying to keep up with holiday concerts and crafts with the kids, while wrapping up things on the professional front. As we are trying to get those year end meetings in and setting up what needs to get done in January, it […]
By Dr. Bob Preziosi If you turn and look away for a second, duck! Something else is probably heading straight for you. Guess what? It is something new or different that probably requires a different thinking. How do we get this going? You guessed correctly! It is time for creativity. I will share useful information […]
The holiday season in the US is in full swing. Family get togethers and traditions are underway. This time of year can be full of joy, at home and at work. It can be a season of sharing and caring, of gifts and giving. There has been a lot of talk about supply chain issues […]
It’s American Thanksgiving time. Many people use this time of year to reflect and give thanks for what they have. Gratitude is an important relationship-builder. Showing genuine appreciation for others, what they do and what they go through, is necessary for healthy relationships. The biggest talk in the business world is the Great Resignation. This […]
It’s hard to believe that another year is almost in the books. With all the changes and the ongoing pandemic, this year has seemed to go by even faster than usual. I hope as the year is ending you have an opportunity to look back and see all you have done. You made it through […]
We are heading into the end of October, which some call Spooky Month. While it can be tricks and treats for kids, the spookiest thing about this month for some of us are changes in the workforce. As OD professionals dealing with change management, we are often at the forefront of guiding our teams and […]