What do you think of when you think of team building? The term has been around forever and the very nature of it, to me can be in the form of activities or team exercises that have a social element to it and help to cultivate collaboration and foster a team spirit amongst teams. While the idea is well intended,
How many of you have been part of an organization where you were impacted by some kind of change? I can see most of us raising our hand. Whether it’s leadership changes, structural changes, changes in policies, etc. When you’re part of a small organization, you often feel those changes much more than if you were working for a global
Negotiation is a skill we practice throughout our lives whether we know it or not. Whether it’s negotiating what restaurant to eat at on the weekend, where to live, what movie to see, the list goes on. We negotiate the smallest of choices we have to make to some of the biggest decisions we make in our lives. In our
Networking is critical as a professional. Whether you work in corporate, you run a small business, or you find yourself in a job search, networking will be an ongoing part of your career. Relationships help drive our success in all areas of our lives, and many times, business relationships can develop out of nowhere and when you least expect it.
What’s the most important skill you’re assessing when you’re interviewing talent? Does a talent’s soft skill vs. hard skill and/or competencies to do a job hold the same level of importance for you? I can probably guess that your answer would likely be no, although I’m sure you would agree it’s important just not as important as the hard skills
