The Insightful Owl

Accountability in the workplace is recognized by all as a critical component for success.  I once had a supervisor who was razor-focused on accountability.  It was part of every conversation, call, meeting and email.  The problem was that we never did anything to achieve accountability other than talk about it ...
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Every generation has its own unique perspective and approach to family, work, finances, and the social and political systems, etc. And every generation complains about the generation after them!  The Traditionalists complained about the Baby Boomers; the Baby Boomers complained about Generation X; and now everyone seems to be complaining ...
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Is your organization mission-driven?   As a board member, owner, investor or senior executive did you make an active decision to be or not to be mission-driven?  Or is this a topic that requires further thought and attention? Historically, many of us associated being mission-driven with non-profit organizations.  Today, more and ...
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There are several factors that contribute to creating a productive and satisfying workplace environment, however, none more important than good communication.  Effective communication is critical for success regardless of the size and structure of your organization.  Poor communication will result in lower productivity and employee morale and engagement which ultimately ...
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Have you ever been involved in an organization and it felt like all you did all day was fight fires?  A constant state of chaos with reaction after reaction.  If you asked someone why a project wasn’t progressing in a timely fashion, they answered that there was never enough time ...
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Having a clear strategic plan is a critical part of keeping your organization on the path to success.  However, the most important part of any plan is the execution.  As a manager, it’s understandable that the chaotic events of the day get in the way and push you off the ...
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