We all spend a lot of time in meetings, and consider them to be “necessary evils”. But, are they all “necessary”, and are they really necessarily “evil”? First ask yourself,…
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“Happy Thanksgiving!” We all say it. And we all like to have a day off to spend with friends and family, enjoying a big turkey dinner and pumpkin pie with…
In the world of business, unpredictable elements often appear threatening, capable of destabilizing plans and triggering concern. However, by adopting a different lens to view this unpredictability, businesses can spark…
In today’s society business leaders are increasingly challenged to find a way to lead effectively, as they deal with a multi-generational, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and mixed (full-time, part-time, contract and temporary…
A number of years ago I was conducting a search for a client looking for an Operations Manager for one of their factories. As I toured the facility with the…
Last year the Ontario Provincial Government imposed two new obligations on employers with 25 or more employees. The first is the requirement to have a written policy with respect to…
It’s annual Goal Setting time again!!! Yeah!!! But seriously, what’s the point? How can we set meaningful goals when the world is so unpredictable? Who amongst us, when preparing our…
Welcome to the challenges of your “Corner Office”! Here’s a short list: Canadian Economy (rising interest rates, inflation, risk of recession) Supply Chain (rising costs of parts and raw materials,…
Challenge Factory is back in the office. Not everyone comes in every day—a dynamic that was also true for us before the pandemic. On days when we are in the…
Here is a great leadership summary from Collin Powell’s book “It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership”. “Here are those rules for success and leadership: It ain’t as bad…
