Monthly Archives: December 2011
What do you want to learn in 2012?
I am starting to brainstorm a list of business educational topics for this year’s webinars and workshops. In the past I have covered everything from strategy to sales, and culture to communications. I want the 2012 webinar line-up to be …
4 Trends that Will Carry Over to 2012
In every economy, we have to adjust our strategies to what’s going on around us. The new year will probably bring a few surprises, but I see three trends from 2011 that will likely carry over to 2012. These could …
What is Human Capital Management?
Human Capital Management is the next evolution of Human Resources. Hiring the right people and managing your talent assets to perform at their highest potential is the core of Human Capital Management, and it is a fundamental philosophical change for …
Greed is Still Good
Ever see the movie Wall Street? The most famous line in that movie, which was also the tagline in the movie poster, was “greed is good.” I may be inviting Occupy protestors to install an encampment in my parking lot, …
We’ve Moved!
We are proud to announce that we have merged our blog with our new and improved website. Thank you for taking the time to visit us here. Please note going forward all new posts can be found at http://www.activategroupinc.com/blog/ Please be …
Wishing You a Happy Holiday
We wish you joy this holiday season, and a new year filled with, health, happiness, and success! Sincerely, Activate Group, Inc.
Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
In his book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Lencioni identified team behaviors that reduce positive results in an organization. In my opinion, this book is a must-read for all managers and C-level leaders. As the company leader, you are …
Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
In his book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Lencioni identified team behaviors that reduce positive results in an organization. In my opinion, this book is a must-read for all managers and C-level leaders. As the company leader, you are …
Common Mistakes of New CEOs
In my line of work, I’ve consulted with many CEOs—newbies and seasoned veterans alike. Nobody’s perfect. We all have skills and leadership issues that need to be honed and improved (even me!). But there are three areas that I see …
