by Mary Kelly | May 1, 2023 | career, communication, improving communications, leadership, leadership techniques, management tools, mindset, motivation, planning, positive thinking, productivity, time management
Home A strategic plan outline is a useful tool when creating a strategic plan. A strategic plan outline is a useful tool for organizing the key elements of a strategic plan. Here is a suggested generic outline for a strategic business plan: Executive summary: Provides...
by Mary Kelly | Apr 24, 2023 | career, communication, improving communications, leadership, leadership techniques, management tools, mindset, motivation, planning, positive thinking, productivity, time management
Home Recession-proof Your Business for 2023 and Beyond When the economy is strong, and businesses are enjoying great growth, it is easy to get a little complacent, and even a little bit lazy. Right now, geo-political, economic, and domestic issues are threatening to...
by Mary Kelly | Apr 17, 2023 | career, communication, improving communications, leadership, leadership techniques, management tools, mindset, motivation, planning, positive thinking, productivity, time management
Home Why Direct Supervisors are the Most Important Influence on Employee Retention The Great Resignation highlighted that many employees are unhappy at work. When they got fed up, they left. Not wanting to burn bridges, they told their employers: “I want to take my...
by Mary Kelly | Apr 10, 2023 | career, communication, improving communications, leadership, leadership techniques, management tools, mindset, motivation, planning, positive thinking, productivity, time management
Home Succession planning is a critical component of any organization’s strategy. Last week I met with several dedicated, motivated, and highly successful business owners who focus on plumbing and HVAC. Many of them are in their 50s and 60s, and they are worried...
by Mary Kelly | Apr 3, 2023 | career, communication, improving communications, leadership, leadership techniques, management tools, mindset, motivation, planning, positive thinking, productivity, time management
Home How To Proactively Address Conflict Before It Escalates Jim is a mid-level manager who manages a team of engineers at a tech company. Two of his engineers, Sarah and Michael, had been feuding for months, but Jim ignored the issue, thinking it would eventually...