Leadership succession planning and improving performance management programs are fast becoming blended initiatives for progressive organizations. Both areas are receiving a considerable amount of attention, and that’s no wonder, given the pace of change and the considerable amount of unknowns in many marketplaces. As we are all aware, we are living in a time of […]

A considerable amount of attention is currently being placed on “outdated” performance management systems. As such, there is a mounting need to “reinvent” workplace performance reviews and systems. Now is the opportune time not just to develop new systems and processes, but to create cultures that enhance an employee’s performance. As we know, career progression and […]

In my previous post I talked about the importance of quality practice to improve workplace performance, and how often practice is overlooked (see: Does practice make perfect? ). So, I like to talk about the “how to” in this post and share with you some great practice habits from the world of elite performers you […]

“Practice, practice, practice”…”Practice makes perfect”…. familiar sayings within our culture, and they have been further popularized with the attention given to the 10,000 hours rule of deliberate practice to becoming a master in one’s chosen field. There is a good reason behind these saying, when we practice a skill, make mistakes, learn, and apply new […]

In the age of information, we have access to unlimited online resources, it could be something as simple as looking up a question on Wikipedia or taking an online course to upgrade our professional skills. It seems everything we want to know is at our finger tips. With abundant sources of information available to us, […]

Are you prepared to perform at your best each day?    

“I believe the real difference between success and failure in a corporation can be very often traced to the question of how well the organization brings out the great energies and talents of its people.” –Thomas J. Watson Jr. I came across this quote while preparing for a keynote presentation I delivered in Toronto last […]

There is a considerable amount of attention being placed on employee disengagement in the workplace. And it’s no wonder, disengaged employees are the biggest challenge facing business leaders around the globe, costing millions of dollars each year in low productivity and high employee turnover. There are several factors that contribute to employee disengagement, and organizations […]