From Colleague to Leader: What Great New Manager Training Really Takes
From Colleague to Leader: What Is Required Today for Great New Manager Training When a top individual contributor earns a promotion, their success no longer depends on personal output — it depends on how well they lead others. The transition from colleague to leader...
How to Make Your First 90 Days as a Leader Count
First Impressions We’ve all experienced the power of first impressions, for better or for worse. For those taking on a new leadership role, that split second evaluation by your new team matters. As Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel Prize winner known for his work on the...
Are Fast Decisions Better Decisions?
Are Fast Decisions Better? The Surprise About the Speed of Decision Making Leaders often ask "Are fast decisions better?" Don’t assume that all speedy decisions are made rashly. In fact, data from our change management simulation found that quick choices are often...
How To Design Better Work Meetings
Better Work Meetings Matter Most leaders, managers, and organizations need to design better work meetings. Meeting Planning and Facilitation Training experts know that the ability to conduct effective meetings is a fundamental skill gap of not only new managers, but...
How to Lead People During Change
Does Your Organization Know How to Lead People During Change? Organizational change is a shift from the status quo at work at the individual, team, or company-wide level. Though organizational change may be perceived as positive in the eyes of those leading it, change...
Top Leadership Mistakes to Avoid Under Pressure
When Under Pressure Stress affects behavior most often in a negative way. Though stress is not limited to one’s circumstances, leaders who carry responsibility not only for themselves but also for their teams certainly experience stress as they fulfill their role in...
Proven Influence Tactics for Managers
The Concept of Influence Most organizations and teams run on influence because they are made up of people with different experiences, styles, relationships, skills, and perspectives. Whether you are a team leader or a team member, your success is highly dependent...
