by Megan Bullard on March 16, 2010
It’s that time of year again; St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. The staples of this ultra-festive holiday include green beer, green rivers and green-themed parades. The Irish have a long-standing relationship with the color, as it has represented everything from their beloved saint to the Emerald Isle itself. Stories vary, but for [...]
by Megan Bullard on November 19, 2009
When employees are promoted, power struggles frequently occur. When the promoted employee is well-liked by his co-workers, the transition may not be as difficult, but jealousy and contention are unavoidable – it is human nature.
In “Promoting with Purpose,” we talked about succession planning and about how top performers are not always natural leaders. When an [...]
by Megan Bullard on November 19, 2009
Mellow Fellow graduated from college and applied for a position at MNM Corp. He took several assessments as part of the pre-hire process. Before his final interview, the hiring manager, Miss Cellaneous, reviewed his assessment scores. Fellow had an impressive resume that boasted several valuable internships. He received a degree from a renowned university [...]
by Megan Bullard on November 19, 2009
Where there are teams, there are conflicts. Conflicts are not always negative; sometimes a disagreement can generate new business ideas. In most cases, however, conflicts are the result of two or more different individuals with different personalities and different ideas who can’t seem to find common ground.
The key to finding a resolution between co-workers often [...]
by Megan Bullard on November 18, 2009
People who have historically performed well expect to be promoted. Many will have a sense of entitlement, but succession planning requires you to look forward to the future, not back to the past.
Succession planning is a process that requires careful consideration of the organization’s current and future personnel needs. It begins with taking inventory of [...]