The Company Picnic Makes a Comeback
The sun was shining, the grills were fired up, the music playing and hundreds of employees came out to enjoy a company organized picnic. I am happy to report the Company Picnic has made a comeback and with good reason. Bringing people together in a social setting like a picnic is a great way to […]
Dynamic Duo: Williams and Spielberg
It was over 40 years ago that John Williams met 23 year old Steven Spielberg. They’ve been making movies and music together ever since. With 47 academy award nominations, 5 Oscars and scores of grammys, Williams’ film music is familiar to audiences the world over as is The Olympic Fanfare and Theme that he in composed […]
Leading in a Matrix Organization
In a matrix organization the emphasis is on sharing expert/specialist resources across projects that may, themselves, have shared leadership between project management and functional management. Because of this, for a matrix organization to be successful, it must emphasize team, collaboration, communication, relationships, accountability and shared systems and processes.\n\n \n\nThe ability to be proactive and act independently, […]
Resolve to be a People Person
10 Resolutions every leader should make in 2011 \n\n \n To get to know people on a more personal level \n To make time for professional development for yourself and others \n To communicate more frequently, and then communicate some more \n To interact and collaborate with internal and external peers \n To recognize and […]
Success Through Relationships
Many of us will resolve to improve our relationships in the coming year. Guest blogger Casey Mauldin shares his personal insights on the subject. \n We’re getting closer to the end of the year and this last quarter has so far been filled with amazing learning lessons, trials and tribulations, and as always a […]
Taste of a turn
All the sunshine in Southern California is making people smile, and now an article by Jonathon Lansner featured in the OC Register points to positive economic signs for the county as well giving people even more reason to smile. This includes Mari Kurtz president of OC Metals and Cal Pac Sheet Metal who is featured […]