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"We used Elinvar's Discovery Process with my leadership team. It was a valuable experience. In a couple of hours time, we had some very rich conversation around where we needed to focus to execute our strategy. The tool was simple, easy and very effective. We were able to identify the "top 2" keys that would be critical to our success for the coming year. We are now building action plans to focus on the "top 2" keys for our specific success to move our vision forward."
- Karen Folino, AVP, Railinc
Fast-Track Coaching in a Fast-Track Situation
Fast-track coaching in a fast-track situation
At the turn of the last century (the 20th century that is, not the 19th), I began to do what every youthful, not-ready-to-retire senior executive does – I started planning my next step professionally. The goal: pass on my experience to the next generation of business leaders and spend more time in the woods of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
I’ve still not found myself in Vermont often enough. But I have found professional inspiration – maybe even transformation – in the direction my post-corporate life has taken.
I entered the human resources field in the old days, when men held business meetings over martinis; when HR meant hiring, firing and administering employee benefits. That was the 60s. And in the years since, ... (Read More)
At the turn of the last century (the 20th century that is, not the 19th), I began to do what every youthful, not-ready-to-retire senior executive does – I started planning my next step professionally. The goal: pass on my experience to the next generation of business leaders and spend more time in the woods of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
I’ve still not found myself in Vermont often enough. But I have found professional inspiration – maybe even transformation – in the direction my post-corporate life has taken.
I entered the human resources field in the old days, when men held business meetings over martinis; when HR meant hiring, firing and administering employee benefits. That was the 60s. And in the years since, ... (Read More)
Published on Friday, January 21st, 2011 - 1:21:52 pm by Bob Vavrina
Leadership Transitions
Business leaders are moving forward and leaders are being promoted to new levels of responsibility and/or changing jobs in preparation for future growth. If this describes you then- congratulations and beware! For numerous reasons this time of transition is a time for potential failure and smart leaders go into their new challenge with eyes wide open and the awareness that they need new skills in new situations.
Does your new position mean you lead a larger team or even lead others for the first time? Have you identified all of the stakeholders and do you really know what they expect from you? And when? While your technical expertise is what has been the factor in your past success, chances are that these talents are less relevant ... (Read More)
Does your new position mean you lead a larger team or even lead others for the first time? Have you identified all of the stakeholders and do you really know what they expect from you? And when? While your technical expertise is what has been the factor in your past success, chances are that these talents are less relevant ... (Read More)
Published on Thursday, May 20th, 2010 - 10:12:37 am by Patti Gillenwater, CEO