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3 Ways to Give Underperformers a Kick in the Butt
On every team there are “A” players and underperformers. My guess is, you know who those people are, but may be struggling with how to deal with the latter. It can feel like a complicated problem, especially when you are …
POLL: What is the most important part of your business strategy?
Take our quick poll and tell us which of these five areas of your business strategy is the one you feel will have the biggest impact on your company’s success this year. Talent Acquisition and Retention Marketing/Communications Sales Technology New …
3 Behaviors that Help with Business Success
In Jim Collins’ newest stroke of literary genius, Great by Choice, he and his co-author Morten T. Hansen present the results of a research project that identified the characteristics that help businesses succeed in and all economic conditions. The result …
What Are Your Leadership Training Plans in 2012?
I don’t necessarily mean what classes HR is going to mandate for your employees. What are you working towards? How will you improve in 2012? In my experience, successful leaders are always antsy. They are always looking forward, constantly working …
Effective Sales Force Management Starts with Hiring
At Activate Group, we have helped hundreds of companies with sales force management and sales candidate screening and hiring. The goal is always to bring the right people into the right positions. Having an effective process is important for all …
How to Set SMART Goals
The first step in successfully executing a goal is to state it properly. A well-stated goal clearly explains what you are trying to achieve and in what time frame. A well-stated goal is the foundation of an effective business action …
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Regularly
After spending time with many business leaders, I’ve learned that knowing your industry, finding investment capital, and hiring good people is not enough to succeed. There are many keys to success, but one in intelligent introspection—asking the right questions. Asking …
3 Tools for Effective Employee Recruitment
Acquiring talent is a process just like any other in your company. The entire recruitment process is a sometimes long and arduous one, and therefore it is a magnet for shortcuts and rushing. Don’t give into the temptation to save …
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 …
