Performance Management

Once Again, It’s All About Behavior

April 27, 2011

I don’t know about you, but the past year has brought about a rash of harassment cases to my attention and subsequent action. I’m frequently asked by clients to do an intervention for an individual or group that requires education regarding what is acceptable – and what’s not acceptable – behavior in the workplace. In fact, [...]

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The Ultimate Job Interview

March 5, 2011

I don’t watch television much, but I do try to make time for American Idol. Have done so for years. Wow, 10 years. Can’t believe the show has been on that long. Just for fun, let’s see if I can name the nine winners so far without cheating… Kelly Clarkson Ruben Studdard Fantasia Taylor Hicks Carrie Underwood [...]

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It’s Not Mental, but Behavioral Management Really

January 14, 2011

I’ve been following with great interest all of the news reports regarding the assignation attempt on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. My heart goes out to her, her family, and to all people who were affected by this senseless act of insanity. In case you haven’t been following the news, Jared Loughner is accused of engaging in [...]

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Volkswagen and the Leap to Recognition

June 1, 2010

Read a great article in the February 2010 edition of FAST COMPANY magazine about Volkswagen’s “drive to succeed in America.” Author Ellen McGirt asserts that if Volkswagen wants to be the world’s number one auto maker, it must first win over America. Tough stuff. America that is. By the way, how many beans do you [...]

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A Passport for Employees

March 9, 2010

I’ll tell you, I’m a list person. Can cover a lot of ground with a bulleted list. Found a great list the other day posted on the fridge at Webster University where I serve as an academic advisor and associate professor entitled, A Passport for Life by Regina Brett. Thought the idea of it was [...]

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