Archive for March, 2011

A Good Read…

Posted in General on March 8th, 2011 by dslivinski – Comments Off

Over the last several months, we have provided articles on the importance of hiring good employees and what it takes to keep them in your employment. Recently, we have come across a book by Richard Finnegan, “Rethinking Retention in Good Times and in Bad” that supports our philosophy by providing solid strategies for leaders searching for ways to maintain key performers in their organization. Below is the executive summary for your review. read more »

Where Is Your Strategic Plan?

Posted in Organizational Development on March 8th, 2011 by dslivinski – Comments Off

Strategic HandsWhen was the last time you pulled your organization’s strategic plan off the shelf? Many companies invest a great deal of time, money and manpower into producing a great planning document. The initial development and implementation is approached with great zeal. However, after time most plans are forgotten – the impetus that drove its creation is often refocused on other competing priorities. The result is that the plan is stowed away to become a placeholder in a bookcase in someone’s office.  read more »