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When our house was robbed last year, it caused us to re-evaluate how we secured our valuables. An alarm system, window locks, and security doors have been put in place to help secure our most valuable possessions. We feel safer, but we know that regardless of the measures we implement, we are still vulnerable. Your organization is vulnerable too. And the thieves who want to steal from you are not looking for televisions and electronics. They are looking to ... (Read More)

When our house was robbed last year, it caused us to re-evaluate how we secured our valuables. An alarm system, window locks, and security doors have been put in place to help secure our most valuable possessions. We feel safer, but we know that regardless of the measures we implement, we are still vulnerable. Your organization is vulnerable too. And the thieves who want to steal from you are not looking for televisions and electronics. They are looking to ... (Read More)

Your success as a manager hinges on your ability to clearly communicate your performance expectations for employees. But what about you? Do you know what your boss expects? Has success been clearly defined for you? Let's be honest. Some leaders are not as clear with their expectations as others. With some bosses you have to figure it out through trial and error. With others, the criteria may shift over time. It can be frustrating. Even if you know your annual ... (Read More)

Your success as a manager hinges on your ability to clearly communicate your performance expectations for employees. But what about you? Do you know what your boss expects? Has success been clearly defined for you? Let's be honest. Some leaders are not as clear with their expectations as others. With some bosses you have to figure it out through trial and error. With others, the criteria may shift over time. It can be frustrating. Even if you know your annual ... (Read More)

When the Human Resources director called to describe the female employee’s resistance to discussing the abusive husband who kept showing up at the workplace; making his presence sin her life achingly obvious with emails, phone calls and vigils in the parking lot. “She won’t talk with me.” said the director.  “She clams up.”  They asked me to meet with the woman on their behalf, thinking that a neutral outsider could ... (Read More)

COMING SOON! 7th Annual Great Arizona Teach-In Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arizona has statewide openings for all education personnel and related service providers. Over 80 districts and charter schools will be representing Arizona’s four zone areas at the Great Arizona Teach-In. Each zone is unique. No matter where you live and work, Arizona offers natural wonders and adventures within hours of ... (Read More)

COMING SOON! 7th Annual Great Arizona Teach-In Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arizona has statewide openings for all education personnel and related service providers. Over 80 districts and charter schools will be representing Arizona’s four zone areas at the Great Arizona Teach-In. Each zone is unique. No matter where you live and work, Arizona offers natural wonders and adventures within hours of ... (Read More)

The highly-engaging speaker, Robert Van Arlen, is headed to Holland in May to speak at numerous events connected to the Hi5 awards celebration.  Van Arlen continues to build a reputation, as he constantly discovers new ways to keep audiences engaged.  This event is focused on helping individuals achieve their dreams in life as they find their Rhythm for Success.  The Hi5 organization is one that gives direction and provides guidance on the way to ... (Read More)

Trudy Schuett, Committee member of the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging     6 Benefits from Volunteerism for the Job Seeker It’s no secret that cash-strapped nonprofits and government agencies alike are calling for a lot of volunteers these days. If you’re actively engaged in a job search, and maybe been unemployed for a while, volunteering may seem like a needless diversion of your focus on getting that dream job. After all, you ... (Read More)

It is time to join us for the Seventh Annual Great Arizona Teach-In Job Fair. On Saturday, May 19th , from 10:00-3:00, the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa will be bursting with hundreds of education professionals looking for that perfect job in Arizona school districts and charter schools. The Great Arizona Teach-In is designed to help individuals, wanting to work in the school setting, to meet human resource officials from all across Arizona. At the Teach-In, ... (Read More)

If your performance evaluation system calls for you to assign a rating to employees, it may be time to rethink your process. The traditional approach to employee performance management, which scores employee performance, is being replaced with an increased focus on coaching and development. According to Bersin and Associate's High Impact Performance Management Report, seventy percent of organizations say they are already using a coaching and development model, ... (Read More)

If your performance evaluation system calls for you to assign a rating to employees, it may be time to rethink your process. The traditional approach to employee performance management, which scores employee performance, is being replaced with an increased focus on coaching and development. According to Bersin and Associate's High Impact Performance Management Report, seventy percent of organizations say they are already using a coaching and development model, while ... (Read More)

With January already completed and February passing quickly, you should be well on your way to your 2012 goals.  If you are not moving forward or know someone that is stuck, I want to share 5 specific steps to get you back on track.  Please feel free to forward this info on to others.  Knowledge It Forward! Step 1:  Where do you want to end up? Knowing where you want to land both personally and professionally at the end of this year is ... (Read More)