It’s not uncommon to hear managers complaining about their best employees leaving, and for good reason.  Losing employees is very disruptive and costly for businesses.  That said, managers tend to blame their turnover rate on a multitude of reasons while failing to see the root of the problem: people don’t leave jobs; they leave managers. […]

Management training can be a major investment for many companies, but well-trained managers are critical to the success of any organization.  Management Training provides managers with the skills necessary to get the best performance out of their employees.  Through good training programs, managers learn how to effectively lead their team to success. Though it can […]

Whether you are reprimanding an employee for inappropriate behavior or presiding over a poor performance review, difficult conversations with employees are an inevitable part of management.  How can you prepare for this type of discussion?  How do you find the right words to say?  The key is to learn how to talk to your employee […]

Employee turnover is a big concern for many employers…as it should be.  Losing good employees is costly to the business.  High rates of turnover lead to increased costs related to training and recruiting.  It can also have a significant impact on productivity.  Losing employees is expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating, so how can employers identify when […]

If you are preparing to give a presentation, you are probably wondering how you can capture the attention of your audience.  If you want to keep your audience from nodding off during your slideshow, you should consider adding visual content to your presentation. Visual aids enhance your presentation by engaging the audience, adding emphasis to […]

Many companies are finding it difficult to hire young professionals with a strong work ethic.  Despite the fact that they are less than a decade apart in age from their peers, the millennial generation seems to be worlds apart when it comes to work ethic. Millennial employees can come across as entitled and seem to […]

So much of a company’s success depends on the performance of its managers.  When employees are being led by a highly competent manager, they are more likely to demonstrate better performance than those who work under poor management.  When we hear about these inspirational leaders we tend to imagine someone who has a unique and […]

When it comes to hiring a manager, the stakes are high.  You need someone who is ambitious, determined, skilled, organized, and can effectively lead people.  Oftentimes, this person needs to be able to come in and take a hold of the ropes day one.  The success of the team depends largely on the manager, so […]

You are a go-getter and consider yourself to be a great leader.  You have a few years under your belt and have put in your fair share of time, sweat, and tears.  You want to make a difference at your company, so when a management position opens up you know you are the right person […]

It might seem like the manager has it easier than the employees.  After all, they are the one in charge, right?  Wrong! The truth is managers have a tremendously difficult job.  They are responsible for coaching, developing, motivating, and inspiring their staff.  They have to make tough decisions that people don’t like.  They have to […]