Communication, More Doesn’t Always Mean Better
In almost every organization people complain about ineffective communication. The challenge is that defining the problem as poor communication is too broad to create an effective solution. Instead, a communication problem could be defined as people not knowing what they need to know when they need to know it. Therefore the objective is to ensure that employees know information at the time they need it. [ view this story ]

Five ways to improve business results this fall and in 2009
For many businesses, fall is the time to refocus. If your business year lines up with the calendar year you are left with 120 days to make adjustments in order to hit your numbers. It is also budget season when organizations craft their plans for 2009. So whether you need to make a short term impact or simply need to plan for improvements in 2009, here are five ideas. [ view this story ]

Focusing too much on efficiency could harm your organization
Many managers are using the rifle approach - focusing on how to deliver their products and services faster, better and cheaper. This nose to the grindstone approach can be detrimental to the business in the long term if you miss the opportunity to innovate, reinvent your business and grow new revenue streams. [ view this story ]

Haven’t heard from us in a while? Here’s what we’ve been up to
Admittedly, our newsletter production fell behind since the spring. Thank you to clients who made spring and early summer one of our busiest. The good news is that we have been hard at work on a number of exciting projects that could really improve your organization in the months ahead. [ view this story ]

Advanced Communication & Persuasion Workshop
Hurry there are a few seats left in the upcoming Advanced Communication and Persuasion Skills live one-day workshop. And you can satisfy your curiosity with confidence - we have added a Complete Satisfaction Guarantee and a bonus coaching session. Now is the time to grab a spot for yourself and a colleague. It may be the most intriguing workshop you will ever attend. See for yourself why leaders from all levels have found this workshop useful in gaining unparalleled buy in to their ideas. [ view this story ]