by Caroline | Aug 23, 2018 | Accountability, Communication, Company Building, Company Culture
In recent years there have been so many exciting ideas floated about cool new cultures and work structure—on-staff massage therapists and endless vacations come to mind. Maybe it is because it sounds old school that I see the eyes glaze over when I start talking about...
by Caroline | Apr 6, 2016 | Company Culture, Leadership, Management, Non profit HR, teamwork
Stephanie Izard won Top Chef in the fourth season of the show. I remember watching and thinking she was a cool customer- calm under pressure, creative, team player, communicative, fierce competitor. She was the first woman to win the competition. I am an avowed...
by Caroline | Nov 26, 2014 | Company Culture, Management, teamwork
Every system that exists needs balance. For our bodies, balance keeps us upright and moving without falling. Our senses, skin, muscles and joints work together and are constantly communicating to keep in balance. It’s the same for systems of people and that...
by Caroline | Apr 30, 2014 | Management
So, you’ve got managers and deliverables, deadlines and yearly evaluations to make sure employees do their jobs. And you see to it that the managers do their jobs. But who is holding you accountable? Who is checking to see that you’re making reasoned decisions about...
