The Peer Learning Group process, designed and used by The Peer Learning Institute, differs from traditional management development training programs in six key ways. First, it focuses on solving real-time…
According to Drs. Michelle and Dennis Reina, there are three critical areas of trust: character, communication, and capability. Managers can take specific actions to build and maintain each area. Trust…
Let’s face it. If you’re running a business, you can’t be everywhere, and you can’t do everything. Let’s say that you began your business in your home with three other…
Managers have been called “corporate America’s most neglected employees” because only 28% of organizations prioritize management development. In a survey of 500 managers, only 33% had received nine or more…
The Surprising Power of Peer Coaching is an article by Brenda Steinberg and Michael D. Watkins for the Harvard Business Review. They write about small coaching groups comprised of executives…
Samantha has an employee named Raul. He has always been an excellent performer, but for the past month Raul has missed deadlines and his performance has been subpar. Samantha may…
We can itemize the desired skills and qualifications for good managers on a job announcement.. But do we really understand the more intangible qualities that make a good manager? Here…
The Problem: Traditional management development lacks results. The Reasons: The programs provide general knowledge without direct and reinforced application on the job. Managers perceive that self-organized and self-managed forms of…
According to a “Global Generations” study by Ernst & Young, approximately half of US managers with over 10 years’ experience have never received management training. This is due in…
It can be very uncomfortable when someone verbally attacks you. Luckily, there is a way to turn the conversation around without getting defensive. The most effective way to deflect negativity…
