Leadership Pipeline

Agile management is quickly becoming a preferred method for project managers worldwide. Born out of innovative car manufacturing companies in Japan during the 70s and 80s[1], agile project management has two distinct versions: scrum and lean.[2] Both versions follow the same general principals, comprised of short bursts and recalibrations. This is a relatively contemporary method […]

Human Resources. Often mocked in pop-culture as the “boring part of business,” HR takes a tough rap sometimes. Think: Michael Scott in the hit TV show, “The Office,” and his unreserved and outward hatred of the office HR manager. But maybe pop culture has it wrong? Interest in HR-related subjects have jumped 50% since 2013. […]

How many articles have been written with this opening line, (or something along these lines)? “Advancements in technology such as email, video conferencing, SMS messages, and mobile phones has created an era where remote work is a genuine possibility.” Cliché as it is, and as awkward as the verbiage sounds, the idea stands. Communication is […]

Out of the blue Nick Nurse was brought in as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors at a time when no one thought there was a remote chance Toronto would even need a new head coach. Dwayne Casey had just been named coach of the year, generally an award that guarantees your employment for […]

Passing Judgement We have all heard it before; “people judge you within 7 seconds of meeting you.” It’s the reason we buy new dress clothes for job interviews and spend time making sure there is nothing on our face before we walk in the door for our first day. This rule doesn’t only apply to […]

Business is full of buzz words. Big data. Contextual marketing. Corporate synergy. Growth hacking. Hyperlocal. These words conjure up shades of a used car salesman. The sad aspect of this is that most of these terms have real value for those looking to grow in the ever-changing business landscape. For example, big data truly is, […]

A business’ success is created by combining talented team members and effective team leaders. To find the team leaders that would best serve their team and in turn, the company as a whole, the key is balance. Ensuring balance between the two main qualities of leadership, time management and focus. In any position there are both […]

How to Hire Leaders with the Highest Potential Although there are programs created to identify high potential leaders, most of them aren’t making the cut. A research study by the Corporate Executive Board concluded that although 60% of organizations have programs to help spot potential candidates, only 24% of senior executives consider these programs to […]

Bridging the Gender Gap with Predictive Analytics Even in 2018, women remain significantly underrepresented in corporate North America.  According to a McKinsey study on “Women in the Workforce”, fewer women are hired for entry-level positions and representation of women continues to decline as you move up the corporate pipeline (only 21% of C-suite positions were […]