“Mind the gap” is a warning phrase, first introduced in 1969 on the London Underground trains. It is issued to passengers to take caution while crossing the gap between the subway train door and the station platform. The phrase “Mind the gap” is used as a visual and auditory warning to advise passengers to be
Can you imagine finding your next car on Facebook? If you can’t, it might come as a surprise that nearly one quarter of current car buyers use Facebook to conduct research before buying. This is just one example of how consumers are changing the way they shop, and what they expect when making purchases. Are
Being that my late husband was Italian, and according to him, there was nothing to like more than good, delicious, Italian spaghetti sauce made with fresh tomatoes. So, we decided to plant some tomatoes in a home garden especially designed for them. Friends had told us how easy it was to produce a bushel of
When our clients are looking to hire employees for their expanding businesses, we often hear the same concern. “I’m scared I might make a mistake and hire the wrong person.” or “I’m scared things might not work out.” We agree—this can be scary for any business owner. Hiring and training an individual, only to find
We are often asked to review an existing company’s basic operations and services to see what improvements we might suggest to boost sales and generate higher profits. We also look at the workplace culture to suggest ways to improve the work environment. We developed this checklist that is useful in determining the level of success
As business leaders, we know the value of employee training programs. But, have you ever considered why some of these training programs are more successful than others? Yes, some programs may have more interesting content, or may have more engaging activities, but there is another reason for the success of an employee training program. It
Journal writing has many purposes. Some people enjoy keeping a diary to document daily events, a recent vacation or maybe even the process of learning a new skill. Journaling can be a significant aid in making changes in one’s life. There is a benefit in writing down things that keep track of how an event
For effective time management, we suggest using a tool from Stephen Covey. He was an American educator, author and business consultant, most notably known for his time management strategies. His Time Management Matrix focuses on two key dimensions: 1) urgency and (2) importance of the activities we handle. In the graph below, the more
An effective business strategy is an action plan that coordinates the efforts of your well-crafted business model. Your business model answers the question, “How does your business plan to make money?” The answer—which formulates the business model—is a combination of (1) revenue sources, (2) customer base, (3) products and services provided, (4) operations and (5)
The challenge before companies in today’s business climate is boosting employee engagement. Leaders must determine ways to develop an organizational culture that is positively energized. In other words, getting employees engaged to successfully move the organization forward. To accomplish this goal takes steadfast leadership with the ability to motivate and support the employees with whom
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