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By Linda Fisher Thornton To understand a complex situation, you first have to WANT to see it as it really is. This means letting go of preconceived ideas of what might be true, and being open to what may unfold as you learn more.  After approaching the situation with this open mindset, you need to get more information.ContinueContinue reading “How to Tell What’s “Right” in a Complex Situation”

Leadership is not always about holding a formal position of power. In fact, some of the most effective leaders are those who are able to influence and inspire others even when they don’t hold a traditional leadership role. If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, here are four ways to doContinueContinue reading “How to Lead Effectively When You’re Not in Charge”

PRACTICING one drill over and over is like playing computerized brain-training games. Performance on that one drill or computer games will improve over time but it won’t transfer to the real world, where an infinite combination of patterns exists. By overloading the cognitive circuits during training, a player’s neural network is better prepared to computeContinueContinue reading “Out of Context: Preparing for the Unexpected”

Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics painted a concerning picture of employment decline in IT. That decline has begun to even out, showing signs of recovery as tech giants realize (for arguably the second time in the past decade amid increased cybersecurity concerns) that, when possible, IT departments should omitted from layoff considerations.ContinueContinue reading “IT hiring has cooled, but the talent market is still strong”

As an employer, balancing productivity and employee satisfaction can be challenging. Often, simple changes in the workplace can lead to significant improvements in employee retention, motivation, and productivity. In this blog, we will discuss how to improve your business’s work environment for employees. These practical tips will help you create a supportive and collaborative workplaceContinueContinue reading “How To Improve Work Environment for Employees”