When internal promotions happen, oftentimes the new manager finds themselves managing people they were just recently working alongside. What is the best way to work through this season of change? This week on the blog, Matt Meuleners talks about how this change should be addressed and how it can lead to a really …
by NPcontent Supporting the professional growth of your high-performing individuals is a true win-win situation – especially if it increases the likelihood that they’ll stay with your organization long-term. Engaging these go-getters takes a little time upfront but can reap tremendous rewards for your department, organization and for their personal development. Read for tips on how to …
by NPcontent As 2022 comes to a close, our team at FOCUS Training wants to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has worked alongside us. During this season, we take time to reflect upon the great experiences that 30 years in business has brought us, and we look forward to the opportunities and partnerships in the …
by NPcontent As a leader, do you often find yourself going back to the same person when you need something done? In other words, do you have a rockstar on your team who you know you can rely on for results? This week on the blog, Matt addresses this leadership situation and digs into why …
by NPcontent In this era of the hybrid work environment, the role of proximity bias in our day-to-day operations is having a big impact on our teams, our people, and our culture. This week, Matt Meuleners from FOCUS Training digs into what proximity bias is and how we as leaders can check our bias before …
by NPcontent We have often been asked how individuals can motivate their peers (or even their managers) to move in a specific direction, to make a decision, or to simply make progress on a project. This informal leadership style is called influence leadership and this week on the blog, Matt Meuleners gives some insight on …
by NPcontent Why is effective expectation setting so important for successful projects and teams? This week on the blog, Matt Meuleners talks about one way you can make expectation setting more effective to help close that gap between expectations and performance. https://youtu.be/MW67h2Dewww
by NPcontent The benefits of developing leaders within an organization are numerous and often talked about. But what are the costs to an organization that doesn’t place an emphasis on leader development? This week on the blog, Matt Meuleners talks through some of these costs and how they can continue to negatively impact organizations in …
by NPcontent What does it mean to be an ally? How can we keep allyship at the top of mind in our day-to-day work activities? This week on the blog, Melissa Goltra sits down with Alyssa Chang to discuss her experiences and recommended best practices for being a good ally. https://youtu.be/av1Bt5WIErM
by NPcontent Do you ever find yourself assuming you know the intent behind someone’s actions? Attribution bias is a form of unconscious bias that causes a lot of problems in the workplace by creating a negative cycle of belief and action. This week on the blog, Matt Meuleners talks about how and why it happens …
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