I participated in a leadership workshop for other CEOs and business owners several years ago, and the speaker shared one poignant remark that has stuck with me ever since! In many organizations, we have a tendency to hire very fast…
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Understanding Why We Hire So Fast & Fire So Slow
Posted in Accelerated workplace, Accountability, Achievement, Action, Action Planning, Advice, business, Change management, Coaching, Employee Communications, Executive Coaching, Firing, Hiring, HR, Leadership, success, Uncategorized Tagged with: Change management, coaching, executive coaching, Plus Delta, productivity, strategic planning, workplace
Achieving Excellence with Email Communication
When I wrote my doctoral dissertation 20 years ago, I researched a variety of different tools to enhance virtual teaming and communications within and across companies. Email was already the most prevalent form of communication and information sharing back then,…
Posted in Accelerated workplace, business, Coaching, E-mail, Executive Coaching, Innovation, Leadership, success, Uncategorized Tagged with: coaching, e-mail, high-potential leaders, Leadership, productivity, strategic planning, success, workplace
Eight Strategies To Create Your Always, Ongoing Performance Management Process
Did you just complete your annual performance reviews at the end of the year? If so, congratulations! No? Then, that probably means you’re still dreading it’s that time of the year! How often have you heard a business leader grimace…
Posted in Accelerated workplace, Accomplishment, Accountability, Achievement, Action Planning, business, Change management, Coaching, Collaboration, Commitment, Communication, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Performance Management Process, Performance Review, success, Uncategorized Tagged with: executive coaching, Leadership, Organization Development, personal growth, productivity
Seven Ways Great Leaders Overcome Setbacks & Build Resiliency
Have you ever tried to force yourself back into the swing of things after a setback? I’ve experienced plenty of setbacks – what I’ve come to call “woe is me moments” – in my life. Almost every leader does from…
Posted in Accelerated workplace, Accomplishment, business, Change management, Coaching, Executive Coaching, Leadership, success, Uncategorized Tagged with: authenticity, coaching, executive coaching, high-potential leaders, Jeremy Lurey, Leadership, Management, personal development, personal growth, success
The 4 P’s of Olympic Gold: Grooming the Next Generation of Shaun Whites in your Organization
Whether it’s a skater or skier or snowboarder or other, everyone who won a Gold Medal in Vancouver recently is a role model for us all. Practice, patience, persistence, and passion – the 4 P’s of Olympic Gold – are…
From Fringe to Mainstream: Self Development & Technology for Extraordinary Performance
Current science has legitimized the power of thoughts, words, breath, meditation, and world-view to have direct and lasting effects on our performance, happiness, and well-being. As studies in neurobiology, behavioral genetics, and quantum theory begin to confirm what has long…
Best Recognition and Rewards Programs for the Post-Recession Economy
At Plus Delta Consulting, we are committed to creating a brighter future for those seeking to improve individual, group, and organizational performance as well as those focused on transforming organizations in ways that produce better business results. Broadly speaking, we…
Posted in Accelerated workplace, business, economic recovery, Groups/Teams, topical, Workplace Culture, Workplace Policies Tagged with: blogging, employees, future of OD, HR, incentives, Leadership, Management, new media, OD, Organization Development, organizational culture, post-recession economy, punishment, recognition, recovery, remix culture, rewards, workplace, Workplace Policies
12 Organizational Idea Starters to Get You “Going Green”
Many organizations have realized that green business practices provide a competitive business advantage. It’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a way that benefits not only bottom line results, but also fosters stronger employee engagement, improves community relations,…
Posted in Accelerated workplace, business, Collaboration, Workplace Culture, Workplace Policies Tagged with: corporate social responsibility, CSR, environment, green, green consulting, Management, OD, Organization Development, organizational change, organizational culture, workplace, Workplace Policies
FREE 360-Degree Survey Offer Extended Another 30 Days – Act Now and Get Started Today!
Due to the popular demand we received from our clients last month, we are extending our New Year’s offer for FREE 360-Degree Leadership Excellence Surveys for anyone who starts a new Executive Coaching program. Plus Delta’s coaching programs range from…
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Employee Engagement: Changing Workplace Conversations
Every major consulting or research firm has the data to prove it. Engaged employees are not only happy employees, but they are much, much more productive employees. They make companies more profitable, and shareholders richer. (Click here to download a…
