Thoughts
April showers bring May flowers, so the saying goes. We are well into May now and I am happy to see the flowers grow! Not just the hydrangeas on my porch, but the flowers I’ve planted in my garden of self-development. My time management practices allow me to stay on top of my projects and […]
By Dr. Bob Preziosi A new report released earlier this week found that 40-70% of managers will be working from home. This isn’t new for some managers but for all managers the added variable of the pandemic has helped create problems for all WFH managers. How have managers solved the problems that they have run […]
I’ve seen a lot of discussion recently about the grind, and the value of it in our working culture. Some are saying that Millennials are rejecting grind culture, and this, in part, is fueling the Great Resignation. I do love to grind myself, which may make me an outlier as an Elder Millennial. I will […]
By Elaina Zuker Whether you are a rookie in today’s workplace or a seasoned veteran, you’ll be playing by a different set of rules. Behind these changes are several new trends changing the way companies operate in the business world. There are several areas in which big changes are happening: Competition – The Race Heats Up […]
Talk of the Great Resignation is simmering down. Many people made their jumps and are starting to settle into new companies or starting their own business. These fresh starts are consistent with the spring season now in full bloom. As we move through time, it’s important to keep moving our projects forward toward success. The […]
By Steve Nunn During acquisition integrations, some tough decisions will probably be required for the long-term good of the company. However, some of these decisions are likely to be unpopular (controversial). Many will assume that controversial decisions are politically motivated. To address fears, or even outrage, communication and transparency are critical. A controversial decision is […]
It’s be unusually windy here in Florida. There have been some pretty breezy and hectic storms sweeping across the US. Fortunately, spring is here and after those showers, the flowers will bloom! We can think of all challenges and change like this. It may be hectic as the winds kick up, but then you have […]
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 that […]
By Steve Nunn After an acquisition, the decisions made during the integration can have significant effects upon the future of the business – and the future of the employees within that business. Leadership must ensure that decisions made are based upon the merits of the situation under consideration – or jeopardize the future of the […]
As the old saying goes, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb!” It certainly has been a busy beginning to March, so I am very much looking forward to the lamb part. For every set of successes that 2022 has brought, there seems to be a new set of challenges along […]