Understanding Communication In A Fast Moving World
Posted by Cherissa Newton as communication, conflict, relationships, talent
OMG, RU GOING CRAZY = Oh My Goodness, Are You Going Crazy!
Can you read the above line? If you can’t, it is because technological communication is rapidly changing into encrypted messages like this, which is an unfamiliar form of communication for you! Emails, instant messaging, and text messaging are a few of the [...]
5 Keys In Building A Global Company
Posted by James Wilcox - (Jim) as achievement, corporate strategy, organizational change, organizational development, planning, strategy, talent
Several years ago I was invited to participate on an industry association panel, discussing “offshoring,” (which means outsourcing globally). Having been a senior leader in a global company for many years, I asked the first very obvious question — Which shore? I proceeded to have some fun in addressing the subject by noting that virtually [...]
Cutting Edge Skills for Training and Facilitation: Stage Presence and Visual Aids
Posted by Cherissa Newton as character, facilitation skills, meeting management, talent, train the trainer
When training and using visual aids, such as PowerPoint slides, flipcharts, objects, and so forth, it is important to do so in a way that is interesting, rather than distracting. When you are presenting, you should think of yourself as if you were an entertainer on stage. Notice how you walk, where you position yourself, [...]
Cutting Edge Skills for Training and Facilitation: Colors to Enhance Your Training
Posted by Cherissa Newton as emotional intelligence, facilitation skills, meeting management, talent, train the trainer
Trainers and facilitators often use color to enhance the training experience. Whether it be PowerPoint slide backgrounds, markers for flipcharts, or bright colored handouts, different colors can elicit different responses in people. Here’s a look at what colors can do!
Blue: Relaxes people and sparks creativity. Use blue when brainstorming, but avoid it for writing or [...]
Cutting Edge Skills for Training and Facilitation: Increasing Participantion
Posted by Cherissa Newton as facilitation skills, meeting management, talent, train the trainer
There are a number of ways trainers, facilitators, and consultants can increase training participation. Below are just a few ideas to help you get started.
1. When participants ask you a question, ask another member of the group to answer it.
2. When you feel the need to reach consensus or to move the group along, call on someone [...]
Qualities of Leadership – Failure and Success
Posted by Mike Dixon - Regional Manager as goals & goal setting, leadership, talent
REACHING FOR GLORY
As the Summer Olympics Games recently came to a close. I reflected back on the games. I remember that during the opening ceremonies, contingents from each represented country walked into the stadium ready to take on the worlds best. Some countries had only a small number of competitors, while others a very [...]
Good Managers Retain Talent
Posted by Christopher Stowell as management, motivation, talent
Hard Work
Here at CMOE we always have plenty of work to go around. I’m sure many of you can relate to this. On occasion, when we get overloaded during our busy seasons and we often bring in “temporary” people to help with a number of tasks. These workers help to reorganize the stock room and [...]
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