Implementing a 360 degree review process will either be a destructive and devastating experience, or a developmental epiphany for those involved, depending entirely on how the process is structured. This posting focuses on the seven reasons why 360’s fail, and provides best practice solutions for each reason. Let’s begin with a definition of the instrument. […]
As I travel around the country attending conferences and conventions I have become very aware of a truth that crosses every industry and job level… Speaking is not communicating. While we are talking about it, writing is not communicating, and going through the slide deck is not communicating either. These are activities. Communication is a […]
The recession, loss of jobs, collapse of what was a stable economy, bailouts, stimulus packages, mortgage crisis…sigh. Oh, did I mention healthcare? No wonder twenty-somethings are full of anxiety; watching their student loan payments arrive in the mail month after month with no prospect of the quality of life that was promised to await them […]
So much can be gained if you can make the leap of faith into committing to adding rolling projections to your budget system and reporting system. I believe adding rolling projections to your budget and financial reporting system is the magic elixir that turns everyday non-financial managers into financial wizards magically attuned to their financial […]
As I speak with different Chamber leaders managing Young Professional (YP) programs, or thinking about starting one, the conversation eventually leads to the social aspect of the group. Unfortunately, some YP organizations obtain bad raps because of the stereotypes of YPs. It is not uncommon to hear, “all they do is want a coordinated happy […]