Two data points that point strongly to the advantage coaching can bring to leaders and organizations were recently cited by a Forbes article (Every Leader Can Benefit from Coaching. Here’s Why by Benjamin Laker, October 2022). Harvard Business Review research concluded that coaching boosts productivity by 44%. The International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) commissioned study reported…
While many business investors (including PE firms) have been citing concerns of a likely recession since 2022, a recent article “EX1 Freeze” by Fast Company’s Jared Lindzon (and published in the Hartford Courant on Sunday, November 26, 2023), is concerning, certainly not shocking. Key excerpts included: “All the signs point toward economic turbulence for next…
In the race to win the war on talent, the best move may be to first stop, gather insights, and reflect… Today’s competitive market is fierce to acquire, hire, and retain the unique, best talent for your firm with talent that ultimately creates critical market differentiation. However, when have you last taken the time to…
Recently en route to deliver an inspirational and educational keynote for a client on the future direction of HR, I was musing upon what I could additionally bring to life from reflection on my mother’s recent passing that would benefit this group’s mindset and focus to increase employee engagement, performance, and retention. A memory flashed…
Are your DEI initiative(s) focused on the “D”, the “E”, or the “I”? Did you know it makes a difference? What are the impacts? Leading a comprehensive Human Resource Management (“HRM”), Organization Development (“OD”), and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (“DEI”) consultancy since 1995, I’ve recently heard statements related to DEI that lead me to…
Almost a decade ago, I was a brand-new consultant at a Fortune 500, developing the communications on the need for awareness in the cybersecurity realm. As I began working on an internal marketing campaign, I called the company’s videographer to ask a few questions about how I should go about using his services. I could…
While facing trends of organizational disengagement and conflict, leaders and HR will need to be super-vigilant in support to customer facing staff for the near term. Today’s stressors on people infuse powerful emotions. And, the potential for collision in the delivery of service is at an all-time high… challenging brand strength. Individuals charged with providing…
For many, year end transition to the New Year manifests poignant reflection on where we’ve excelled and where we have opportunities and commitment to grow. In this incredibly challenging time to succeed, each of us will need to: Carefully examine our rapidly changing landscapes to see today’s accurate reality; Operate with high levels of integrity,…
Why Engage HR in Organizational Change Management? Well before COVID-19, McKinsey reported in 2015 that, despite abundant investments in Organizational Change Management [“OCM”], these investments have not been reflected in organizational ROI. In fact, they cited a 70% failure rate to achieve OCM goals. Most notably, this poor outcome has been due to a lack…
On Saturday, our firm ‘celebrated’ its 25 years in business… not with hoopla but, with serious reflection about the current state of organizations across the Northeast. We’ve been renegades, implementing integrated systems in human resource management and organization development since we opened on March 21, 1995. And, we’ve worked as a virtual team for 25…