Blog #243 As a trusted strategic advisor and facilitator, I feel privileged to get a candid, inside look at businesses and a snapshot of what is working and what is not during this COVID-19 challenge. I consistently observe how the impact of these challenges amplifies strengths; in some cases, a team’s weaknesses (opportunities) become clear. […]
10 Steps to a Holistic Company Assessment
Blog #242 As we are all shifting into this new normal, it might be beneficial to do a holistic assessment of your business’s current product/service. Whether your organization is for- or non- profit, there is a strong likelihood that you will need to adjust to your product or service, which is something that should be […]
You Can Make a Difference
Blog #241 Recently, I participated in a video call with about 60 other business owners. The intention was to provide a forum for people to share experiences, express needs, and offer help. I love the objective behind this, and I believe the timing and relevancy have never been more important. Some of the themes that […]
Are You Building Your Bench?
Blog #240 Without exception, businesses should always look at having the right people in the right seats, which also happens to be one of the greatest challenges. I believe one of the positive and unintended consequences of this COVID-19 chaos is the opportunity for all businesses to build their bench of prospective employees. Over the […]
10 Tips for Home Officing
Blog #239 Recently, I was on an early morning Zoom conference call with a client group, all of us in The Brady Bunch format on my screen. The conversation was active and engaging. About halfway through the call, in the middle left box, I saw a bed-headed, pajama-wearing toddler come into the background of the […]
Do You Need to Furlough Employees?
Blog #238 The word ‘furlough’ has traditionally been used for government employees or military folks. The word is defined as “a temporary leave of absence with expectations of returning to a position.” As I do the many emergency sessions with my teams, I regularly bring up the topic of layoffs – we would be careless […]