The Balancing Act – Meaningful Performance Appraisals
If the performance appraisal was going to be valuable at the end of 2019, what might be different?
The Importance of Action Planning
The fourth quarter is a critical time for all organizations. Why don’t more organizations commit to strategic action planning?
Open or Closed? A Leadership Debate
Management best practices over the years have encouraged a wide range of approaches for manager-employee interaction. Years ago, managers used a closed-door approach to focus on important projects and priorities. And, God knows, in this world of distractions and multi-tasking mania, we could use a bit more focus these days! In more recent years, managers […]
Gaming in Training
When training facilitators use games in the classroom, participants explore learning and engagement in fun, competitive ways. Games in a classroom also teach principles of strategic thinking. Check out these top reasons for using games in training:
Hughes Federal Credit Union
May 1, 2019 – Hughes Federal Credit Union partnered with Center for Practical Management to establish a branch manager development program to help the organization achieve targeted growth goals. Improving branch performance, member loyalty, employee engagement “Investing in a management coaching training program was something that we felt our organization needed,” said Robert Swick, President […]
Letter to a Millennial
I know you think you are part of the “most hated generation.” I know you’re tired of your baby boomer bosses who have a negative view of you and the way you like to do your work. I get it! I’m a Millennial, too…..
Managing Conflict: Leader Lessons
Faced with conflicts in a workgroup, managers often try to correct perceptions (and misperceptions) by lecturing team members about who’s right and who’s wrong….
Professional Communication Tips for the Workplace
When was the last time you looked closely at the next generation of leaders in your organization?…
A Wake-up Call About Rewards and Recognition
If you want to get the highest and best performance out of your team, figuring out what motivates them is critical…
The Art of Team Spirit
The best manager I ever had created a team that could accomplish anything, led our team by setting an exceptional example…