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Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities (+Template)

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Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities (+Template)

Would your team members say, “I know what is expected of me at work”? Gallup has spent the last thirty years researching this topic by evaluating...

Manager Doing 9-Box Talent Review

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The FAQs of the 9-Box Talent Review

If there’s one thing those in leadership, human resources, and talent management are always trying to do it’s evaluate their employee’s performance...

How To Lead a Gibbs Reflective Cycle Exercise

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How To Lead a Gibbs Reflective Cycle Exercise (+Template)

When was the last time you or your team stepped back and learned from an experience or situation at work? For many who are fighting to meet tight...

201 Words to Describe a Leader

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201 Words to Describe a Leader: The Good, Bad, and the Inbetween

For a moment, think back on the leaders you’ve worked for, interacted with, and got to know over the years. What words would you use to describe...

Gap Analysis Template

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The Only Gap Analysis Template You’ll Ever Need (+Instructions)

In today’s workplace, staying static is not an option. If you fail to continuously improve everything from your performance to your team’s culture,...

5 Whys Root Cause Analysis Exercise (+Template)

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5 Whys Root Cause Analysis Exercise (+Template)

Mistakes, challenges, and problems will always arise at work. However, what sets individuals, teams, departments, and organizations apart is how they...

Creating Team Alignment: DIY Team Building Workshop

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Creating Team Alignment: DIY Team Building Workshop

Leading a team can sometimes feel like herding feral cats when trying to get everyone focused on the same mission, aligned on priorities, and moving...

Team Doing Six Thinking Hats Exercise in the Workplace

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How to Lead a Six Thinking Hats Exercise (+Questions and Template)

Whether you’ve heard of the Six Thinking Hats before, consider this as your sign to give it a try for yourself at least once. Here’s why. Not only is...

How To Identify Your Areas of Improvement at Work

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How To Identify Your Areas of Improvement at Work

You know that everyone has their faults, weaknesses, and areas of improvement at work. However, you also know that perfection is impossible to...

Worker Doing Pulse Survey

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The FAQs of Pulse Surveys (+Instructions)

If you own a car, you know regular inspections are vital to keeping your vehicle running at its peak performance. They tell you what’s broken, what...

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