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I was curious about the impact of delegation on an organization’s business success, specifically the new hierarchy-free, Holacracy organizational structure that is steadily increasing in popularity. Of course I have my own opinions but I thought a quick poll of my colleagues would provide deeper insight. I asked around and …

The Managers’ Guide to Leading Multi-Generational Teams It’s a challenging time to be a leader. It’s hard enough to master the skills required to lead a multi-generational workforce, but when you combine the generations into teams, unique challenges can arise. But actually, on the flipside, with multi-generational workforce can actually …

Eyes rolled back instantly. Last week, I was speaking with of a group of managers discussing the importance of goal setting with Millennials to reinforce their need to connect their work with the overall success of the company. There was a collective groan in the room and the disconnect was …

And can a minimum wage of $70,000 p.a. actually improve business? A Pop Quiz… An average-performing employee comes to you with evidence that he is underpaid by 10 percent. Your company’s budgets are already tight. He makes $60,000 a year. Should you…? A. Offer a 5-6 percent raise? B. Offer nothing. …

Or, “How the heck do we pay people in this new organization model?” What would you do in the following scenario…? Your CEO and Board have decided that organizational structure trumps compensation when considering employee engagement, creating alignment and your “customer centric” business model. With this in mind, they have …

It sounds like the impossible dream: how do you build a performance management culture that not only aligns your employees to the shared vision, but also inspires and motivates them to succeed? The “Eleven Inc.” case study: a leading ad agency needed to create a positive performance management culture to improve …

You bet it is! Read the employment statistics, check the news headlines – the race is on again for top talent and the millennials are gaining ground! Age-smart companies are making headlines and creative, strategic compensation is the key! Our clients report that an average of 75% increase in open positions, …

The most proven method of clarifying an organization’s objectives lies in the simple art of goal writing. Yet, most managers and employees struggle with connecting goals to strategic initiatives and tend to either overthink the process or confuse goals with activities. Understanding the mechanics of a SMART goal is easy. …

I love this question!  “Describe your favorite leader – what made the person a good leader in your eyes?” It is a simple question. It can also be a profound question. And, the answers, of course, will vary dramatically among respondents, while at the same time, provide you with some enlightening …