Publications
January 29, 2022
Weekly Report 22-05
“EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IS THE LIFE FORCE OF ANY COMPANY, particularly managers who can adjust in the face of change and support sudden shifts in business priorities… Structurally this requires development of training & guidelines for frequent feedback, with managers becoming Coaches rather than judge & jury, and formal check-ins to ensure that performance is aligned... Continue
January 29, 2022
Weekly Report 22-06
LESS-EMPATHETIC MANAGERS WHO DELIVER NEGATIVE FEEDBACK to employees are apparently impacted by becoming less effective themselves. “Ability to anticipate how an employee is likely to feel, and thus able to express genuine care & compassion in giving constructive criticism, increases their own personal level of distress & anxiety, personal effectiveness in time management, focus, and... Continue
January 14, 2022
Weekly Report 22-04
‘STRATEGIC PLANNING’ HAS BECOME A GENERIC BUZZWORD offered by many consultants whose version involves preparation of ‘Plans’ comprised of spreadsheets, power-point slides, narratives of undecipherable & questionable value, and at hefty cost. DCG version of viable and critical strategic direction is quite different – a simple, readable, few page summary of: (1) Business purpose, tangible... Continue
January 10, 2022
Weekly Report 22-03
EFFECTIVE LEADERS “KNOW HOW TO STRIKE A BALANCE between being firm and being fair in times of high stress, which can foster positive work climates that research shows increase productivity, innovation and motivation up to 30%” with since six-in-ten workers saying the largest influence on their personal energy is the behavior of their leaders. Since... Continue
January 7, 2022