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…
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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
The Power of the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Stuck in a rut? Still worried about the recession? Well, I hate to say it, but you know you’re doing it to yourself, right? Self-fulfilling prophecies are very powerful. Now I’m not saying that the skies are always filled with…
Posted in self development, topical, Work/Life Balance Tagged with: economy, exercise, goals, mindset, personal development, personal growth, personal power, productivity, self development, self-fulfilling prophecy, success
Lessons from an Organization Development Professional: Staying Centered and Clear on Values at Work & in Life
click on photo for donation information Entertainment. It’s all around us. The late night talk show wars between Jay, Conan, and Dave. The new TV season is starting with American Idol and 24, and SuperBowl Weekend is just on the…
Posted in OD Insights, topical, Work/Life Balance Tagged with: authenticity, centered, future of OD, haiti, information overload, OD, on purpose, Organization Development, personal development, personal growth, self assessment, values, workplace
Plus Delta Presents at ASTD Los Angeles, Thursday, 1/28, on Strategic Organization Renewal
In today’s turbulent times, employees are discouraged by the continuing global economic crisis and broader world news, organizations are becoming completely consumed by draconian cost-cutting measures simply to stay afloat, and customers are still finding it difficult to make purchasing…
5 Steps to Improved Performance As You Kickoff the New Year
All of us at Plus Delta Consulting have been reflecting on what we will do as we enter the New Year to improve performance in our organization – and with our client organizations. 2009 was a rocky year for many,…
Posted in Accelerated workplace, business, Collaboration, Groups/Teams, OD Insights, Social Media, topical, Work/Life Balance, Workplace Culture, Workplace Policies Tagged with: executive coaching, goals, high performance, Management, management processes, mentoring, mentorship, new year, OD, online networking, Organization Development, organizational culture, productivity, social networking, transparency, workplace, Workplace Policies
12 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
The holidays are a fun but often stressful time. And for many it is a practically hard year. So whether you are doing well or struggling, why not take some time to give back? Not sure what to do? Here…
Plus Delta Receives 2009 Small Business Award for Business Consulting!
Plus Delta was just selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business consulting category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). The SBCA program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country, and this year’s…
Posted in business, Events, topical Tagged with: award, business consulting, Inc 500/5000, Inc Awards, Organization Development, SBCA, SBCA awards, Small business, Small Business Commerce Association
Six Ways to a Passionate Soul: An Interview with Steve Cady
Dr. Steven H. Cady is a Graduate Faculty member in the Organization Development Program at Bowling Green State University. He also researches, writes about, and consults to individuals and organizations about passion. Beyond that, Steve is an inspiration to me…
Posted in OD Insights, topical, Work/Life Balance Tagged with: executive coaching, living passionately, OD, Organization Development, passion, Plus Delta, Steve Cady, workplace
Top 10 Reasons Why the Recession Is Really Over!
When the recession set in late last year, I said to myself, “Oh, we’ll be fine. We have several major client engagements under way, and our clients aren’t pulling the plug on us yet.” Then in January, we signed a…
Posted in Accelerated workplace, business, topical Tagged with: business, economic recovery, Organization Development, Plus Delta, recession, top 10 reasons why recession is over
