Weekly Reports

ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES EVER “FRUSTRATED, DEMOTIVATED OR DEMORALIZED after working hard – only to be told they have done the wrong thing, after having done everything they thought they were supposed to do?” When this occurs, it’s almost always due... Continue

“IT IS STRIKING TO SEE HOW ILL-SUITED MOST COMPANIES ARE FOR GEN Y VALUES of creativity, community and equality.” Millennial priority drivers include: opportunities for development & advancement; ‘purpose’ in their work; transparency of information, including business strategy; working with... Continue

“DIMINISHING CLASSROOM PLAYTIME COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RISE OF ADHD.” Playtime has been the basis of scientific discoveries (even Einstein’s special theory of relativity, after he imagined himself “chasing a beam of light”) and it’s well documented that play... Continue

MERGER OR ACQUISITION DILIGENCE OFTEN NEGLECTS MANAGEMENT CONFLICT RISK. “The other side might bring sterling credentials – financially strong, a top-notch control system, squeaky clean legally – and still be incapable of meeting the objectives you have for the deal.”... Continue

MOST DISPUTES – BUSINESS OR PERSONAL – MASK A PREDOMINANTLY EMOTIONAL ELEMENT which underlies the stated issues; in most cases, ‘hidden agenda’ matters are the primary obstacle which precludes sensible resolution.  Non-binding Informal Mediation is a process of coaxing parties... Continue