Rich Gee Group

APRIL 26, 2022

I use it often with clients to help them grow their business or initiate a major change in their career. Benefits: In many instances, quick, off-the-cuff 'executive' decisions are made to solve endemic problems (upper management is notorious for doing this — they know better than you).

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

According to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report, 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development. E-learning Platforms: Utilizing online courses and learning management systems (LMS) makes learning accessible and flexible.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Sure, you care about your career and the conversation in the next talent review, but when presenting to executives, the best way to showcase your leadership is extraordinary execution. Interestingly, the question many managers find the most difficult when presenting to executives is, “What do you need from us?”

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

After reading that post, one of our Lead Change Group members shared a time when the only recourse seemed to be taking an issue public within the organization after multiple attempts to bring the issue to management’s attention more privately had failed. I was young in my career. That was the last time I spoke with him about it.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Think outside of the box — brainstorm options — you will surprise yourself. It’s not the end of the world and most of the time, people aren’t going to die. So don’t take everything so serious and hard. at 12:54 PM Thanks for the inspiration! Unported License. Unported License.

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Career Advancement

MAY 11, 2020

Lead team brainstorming meetings. Call your team together for a group brainstorming session, asking them all to chime in with ideas for dealing with a specific problem. With a tool like Slack, you can continue the brainstorming exercise after the session is disbanded—good ideas might keep arising after the meeting concludes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

I know because I’ve heard this feedback many times in my career and relationships. While the initial cost is lower, managing the contractor and bringing them up to speed will cost more time and money, plus any extension of the contract would cost more money than the current situation. This final shift is about managing yourself.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Instead of trying to manage 6-10 CD’s, the entire book is neatly stored on my Smartphone or iPod. Brainstorm in the car. I find that I do my best brainstorming, strategizing, and thinking in the shower and in the car. I meant LISTEN to a book. Why downloadable? It’s soooo much cheaper. at 7:45 AM Work from home?

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Career Advancement

JULY 17, 2017

“Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person – not just an employee – are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. The good news is that as their manager, you have the ability to remedy any of these six major issues that may be influencing employees’ decisions to leave.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Prior to that, I managed large teams in Fortune 500 companies throughout the nation. I found early in my career that it was easier to motivate my staff with carrots rather than the stick. You should have the same process for your career. I’m a coach. I also help people with their blind spots that they might not see.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 9, 2021

No matter the branch of career you work in, there may come a time in your working life that you decide you’re not as satisfied with your job as you used to be. Here, we discuss why people may want to change their career paths, what benefits it has, and how you, too, can successfully change your career path using these seven key steps.

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Career Advancement

APRIL 27, 2020

Lily, who worked in an architecture firm, felt her career was stagnating. Even though others continued advancing in their careers, she couldn’t seem to rise above the level she was at. How do they interact with the people they manage? Contact him today for personalized advice on how to leverage the PVI model in your career.

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QAspire

AUGUST 26, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics Here is a simple idea: Whenever you have a new manager (project manager/departmental leader) joining in your organization, put him/her through a simple training program on how to manage people.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 19, 2016

I ran into a profound message from a Google manager who wrote a simple email to his staff on Time Management. (By Now, think about how you’re managing your time. It’s been said there are two paradigms to scheduling —  the manager and the maker. The post The Perfect Message On Time Management (from a Google Manager).

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Dealing with the growing demands of a career and your personal life can seem like a never-ending challenge. In today’s competitive market where employees are expected to do more with less, the pressure of managing both your career and family is rising. Managing Work-Life Balance. Ask for Help From HR.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 22, 2010

The best way to do this is to state your situation, come up with alternatives, and brainstorm options, no matter how crazy or outlandish they are. Start breaking down your frustrations with outside forces and other people and begin to see opportunities that were hidden from you. Start living in the present. Unported License. Unported License.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 30, 2024

Leadership transitions can be daunting, not only for new managers but also for their teams. Distant Leadership : New managers might seem aloof or disconnected as they navigate their new responsibilities. These issues often stem from a manager's lack of leadership training or overwhelming adjustment to the role.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 7, 2019

Tom had been working as a manager for almost a year. Help your employees craft their career plans , envisioning the future of their dreams. An outstanding boss asks plenty of questions that help people figure out where they want to go in their careers. “The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.”. Lee Iacocca~.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. Action Steps: Regularly brainstorm potential improvements to your team’s processes. Present well-thought-out solutions to your manager. Final Thoughts.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 15, 2020

As a manager, take action now to make sure your organization maximizes the potential of all its people, helping them develop the most vital skills for their shifting roles and functions. Encourage them to engage in brainstorming exercises that generate outside-of-the-box solutions, then talk through which ones might be most feasible.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

The same is true for your leadership career. In my new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions , I offer four questions to help you build your leadership foundation: Vision: Where are you going? Wrestle with the four questions in this article and brainstorm ideas for each area.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Chapter 25 of " When Doing It All Won''t Do: A Self-Coaching Guide for Career Women " agrees that tales of political sabotage, power plays and turf wars are part of every organization’s history. When you ask people how they achieve results within their organizations, they cite market analysis, strategic planning and brainstorming.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Brainstorm. The project team should include a project manager, some members of the target group (those people directly impacted by the changes), some members of the support group (people who can help the target group), and other influential people. He has produced 28 short YouTube videos on various management and leadership topics.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2024

Great leaders understand that fostering a cohesive workplace is not just about managing people; it’s about inspiring and guiding a unified team towards shared goals. Encourage teamwork by creating opportunities for cross-functional projects, brainstorming sessions, and idea sharing. Celebrate achievements, both big and small.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

In the midst of managing these exponential leaps in technology, there is a war for talent. In 2016, the Society for Human Resource Management made a compelling case about the benefits that come from an engaging leadership approach: • 22 percent greater profitability • 21 percent greater productivity • 65 percent lower turnover.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 13, 2023

As I said, I know because I’ve heard this feedback before in my career and relationships. Managing the contractor, and bringing them up to speed will cost more time and money, plus any extension of the contract would cost more money than the current situation. This is about managing yourself. I was just brainstorming.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. practical-support/management-community/blogs/why-are-ceos-rarely-fired Kerri Nowak I greatly appreciated this post! People who possess a negative outlook on life are four times more likely to suffer a stroke, heart attack, or be diagnosed with cancer. https://www.managers.org.uk/practical-support/management-community/blogs/why-are-ceos-rarely-fired

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 1, 2010

If I could have a “do-over” for that original event, here is what I would do: Brainstorm the questions and practice the answers beforehand: I would brainstorm the questions that the audience may ask, and practice the answers. Having some tools in your “anger management” toolkit will help. What tools have you successfully used?

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 27, 2018

Prepare to advocate for your ideas by explaining what they offer to the company—brainstorm on this with someone you trust first if need be. Shifting how you’re perceived by a few key people with strong credibility can turn the tide for your career. Use this to your advantage with personal branding.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2020

Practitioners use a time-honored methodology called design thinking, a five-step, iterative process that starts with empathizing with those who are facing the problem, then defining the problem, brainstorming, and building and testing a prototype—all the while going back and forth with stakeholders, fine-tuning to get the solution right.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 28, 2024

A recent Harvard Business Review study found that 71% of senior managers view meetings as unproductive and inefficient. Use this time for collaborative problem-solving, offering support, and brainstorming solutions together. Realign with Team Goals and Vision: Regularly revisit your team’s objectives and long-term vision.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 9, 2021

As a result, executives and managers alike have started to brainstorm strategies for returning to the office. More specifically, it may be difficult for middle-managers to balance their team’s concerns with the organization’s intentions. As a middle manager , empathy matters, especially when retaining talent.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2015

The brainstorming and action planning leads to only incremental improvement. We didn’t need more retail customers, we needed to convert the small business customers that were already coming into our stores to manage their personal accounts. Perhaps you’ve been there (or are here). Ask some naive people to take a look.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I discovered something early on in my career—bosses are notorious for catching employees off-guard. It would serve you well to brainstorm a running list of three to five ideas and initiatives that will serve your organization well. They show up at unpredictable times and ask unexpected questions. Short List #2: Down-to-Earth Hurdles.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Adapted, and reprinted with permission from Career Press. Strive to Be an Excellent Leader and Manager. The research literature on leadership finds that the most effective leaders are excellent managers and excellent leaders. “Leadership is about determining the right results and management is about achieving results.”

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 9, 2015

This is where most C- and VP level executives fail – you need to lead with greater impact by applying emotional intelligence to manage your team. When their people come to them with a problem — they spend time helping them brainstorm, choose and sometimes execute a solution. They help their people with obstacles.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Over the course of my career I’ve assembled a very handy annual New Year’s “Checklist&# that helps get me focused and ready for the challenges to come in the days and months ahead, and well positioned for success. Sometimes as managers we get too caught up in the big picture and forget to focus on the details.

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