Publications
December 19, 2014
Weekly Report 12-51
LEADERSHIP TRAINING IS CRITICAL IN GROWING COMPANIES. Since adults typically retain just 10% of what they hear in classroom lectures, versus nearly two-thirds of what they learn by doing,” it’s important to integrate Management training opportunities into on-the-job projects. Developing effective leaders also, most often, “requires changing behaviors by adjusting underlying mind-sets…by identifying below the... Continue
December 13, 2014
Weekly Report 14-50
THE NEW YEAR BRINGS OPPORTUNITY FOR TEAM MOTIVATION THROUGH STRATEGIC BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS. Studies consistently show that “people are more stimulated by intangibles like being given responsibility, appreciation, being listened to and respected,” so inclusion in forward-thinking sessions can promote better communications and improve team synergy, as well as often generating innovative and productive strategies. When... Continue
December 13, 2014
Weekly Report 14-49
YEAR END PARTNER PROFIT ALLOCATIONS CAN CREATE GREAT STRESS AND MAJOR ISSUES. Ineffective partner compensation programs are actually the primary reason for split-ups, since the ‘straight-percentage-sharing’ model simply doesn’t fit today’s economic environment or expectations of younger workers. DCG has consulted in this touchy area for decades, both in developing programs and in Mediating matters... Continue
November 29, 2014
Weekly Report 14-48
THE MOST CRITICAL FACTORS IN BUSINESS SUCCESS include (1) Leadership – defining and guiding your team, with decisiveness, in a strategic direction based on clarity in goals, objectives and communication; and (2) sufficiency of Systems to monitor and control the business – both organizationally, thru “people structure which dictates culture in regards to management, communication,... Continue
November 22, 2014