Consultants perform a unique service to organizations. In spite of being outsiders, or often because of it, consultants can provide an objective point of view and cost-effective expertise. This is never more evident than in strategic planning. Hiring a consultant is an ... More »

Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Engagement , Leadership Development , Measuring and Evaluating

We all know it is important to focus on our priorities. We hear all the time: Spend your time on the important things, spend time on your highest-impact activities, and work smarter not harder. We know this, but it is becoming ever more difficult to accomplish. Why? Mor... More »

Learning & Development

Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Measuring and Evaluating

Lets review the common features available in most virtual classroom software programs. Well briefly discuss each tool, its common uses for virtual training, and any unique characteristics to be mindful of when using it. This is not an exhaustive list of all featuresjust... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , E-Learning , Engagement , Training and Development - General

Good writing helps demonstrate leadership skills. Company heads can shape the future of their organizations and inspire employees. Senior-level supervisors can explain complex sales or management strategies. Midlevel managers can demonstrate or validate leadership abili... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Development , Engagement , Leadership Development

Ian Anderson was the lead singer and band leader for the 1960s and 1970s rock group Jethro Tull. What made him unique was that Anderson abandoned his ambition to play electric guitar and traded it in for the flute. After several weeks of practice, he discovered that he ... More »

Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Engagement , Training and Development - General