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Mind and body
In the July 10 issue of The Economist, I read an article about the expansion of company wellness programs written by the noted Austrian Joseph Schumpeter. He described organizations with wellness programs ranging from those that only have an exercise room, then various firms somewhere in the middle (maybe a fitness center, smoking cessation classes) all the way to companies with more comprehensive programs emerging from simultaneous developments in health care and management theory.
Excellence by design
Two years ago, a local manufacturing company realized that its organizational structure was negatively impacting performance.
Sales professional development
Many managers like to point out to their salespeople the difference between motion and activity as a way of keeping them focused on meaningful work.
Green is good
It's no longer a maybe. "Greening" for small businesses is here. My thanks this month to Vistage member...
Tell your story
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Then what is the value of being voted America's best breakfast?
That is what happened to the sleepy little historic getaway called the White Gull Inn in the Village of Fish Creek in Door County. As a result of a Good Morning America feature on their stuffed French toast, their breakfast and lunch businesses have increased dramatically.
Systems thinking
It is effective to view organizational problems as systems problems and seek answers that integrate within and between each interdependent sub-system (i.e., work areas, teams, departments, etc.).
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High-performance culture
After leaving a client meeting the other day, I reflected on a manager's comment about not understanding the value behind tightening up their management processes, improving communications and making performance visible (both good and bad).
Quest Continuing Education continues on growth curve
While the financial services industry remains tumultuous, Milwaukee-based Quest Continuing Education has continued to grow throughout the recession, taking market share away from its competitors in the compliance training industry for financial services professionals.
Even in recession, top talent is a scarce resource
The high number of people unemployed doesn't mean that finding the right candidate for the job in your company will be easier. In fact, Sarah Peiker, director of recruiting solutions for Manpower Business Solutions, a division of Milwaukee-based Manpower Inc., says it might be even more difficult to fill that position.
Technical colleges help retool workers
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the Wisconsin Technical College System has seen a sharp increase in enrollment at area colleges as workers seek additional skills to compete in the tough job market.
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