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Employee Assessments

And the Award Goes To…

by Megan Bullard on March 9, 2010

The entertainment industry produces an estimated 2,000 films per year. Of those films only around 600 are released into select theatres all over the globe, and of those 600 only a handful are captivating enough to leave a lasting impression on audiences and the academy. This year’s 82nd Academy Awards nominated a whopping 10 films [...]

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Going Gaga in the Office?

by Megan Bullard on February 3, 2010

The early part of the year marks the start of a new quarter for businesses, but in Hollywood it simply means that award season has arrived. Stars prep for hours in order to look their best on red carpets for cameras and fans. Each celebrity scrutinizes every inch of themselves to ensure that every angle [...]

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Pulling a Favre

by Megan Bullard on January 27, 2010

Adaptation is crucial in business. People must adapt their skill sets and personality traits in order to blend with their work cultures. Unfortunately, adaptation can only get you so far, and when the going gets tough, people’s natural instincts and behaviors get going. Brett Favre is the perfect example: The man has one of the [...]

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Why Smart Employees Underperform

by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010

All too often, an extensive and thorough search for a manager produces one stand-out candidate. This candidate has the right experience, solid qualifications, and a relevant work history, and he performs well during the interview process. He said the right things, put forward some great ideas and generally presented very well. He got the job.
Three [...]

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Meet Profiles International

by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010

Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels.
Profiles International develops employee assessments and talent management solutions to improve employee and manager performance and workforce productivity.
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels. This includes how they think, natural tendencies, [...]

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Recipe for a Successful Merger (Part 1)

by Megan Bullard on December 17, 2009

Mergers and acquisitions require business leaders to pay careful attention to the details if they are to ensure a seamless fusion.
Unless you are a world-class chef, you probably have to follow a recipe if you want to create a culinary masterpiece. Just as it is difficult to cook without a recipe, it is impossible to [...]

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Expand Leadership Styles

by Megan Bullard on December 14, 2009

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Different leaders and leadership styles are required for different groups of people. Some respond to a firmer management team, while others prefer the laissez-faire approach. Understanding what type of leadership style a group needs can be challenging, but assessments can help leaders recognize attributes about themselves, and how [...]

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Building Teams with the Right Materials Part 3

by Megan Bullard on December 8, 2009

Team building is a multi-faceted concept that requires managerial nurturing for proper development.
Employees who are given constant communication from their managers or leaders feel engaged, and they will produce at higher levels than employees who receive little or no communication. Teams that receive constant communication from their leaders will be able to function more efficiently [...]

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Building Teams with the Right Materials Part 1

by Megan Bullard on December 8, 2009

Too often managers assume that a team should work a particular way without checking the facts.
Most businesses are aware of the importance of team building, but few know how to use it in a way that keeps productivity high and conflict low. Too often managers assume that a team should work a particular way without [...]

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Top Performer does not Equal Leader Part 3

by Megan Bullard on December 8, 2009

A leader’s main priority should be to continually develop his or her team members.
A leader’s main priority should be to continually develop his or her team members. Development can be achieved through a number of methods, and it is a leader’s job to ensure that his employees are being groomed into valuable professionals. The key [...]

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