EI – Essential Ingredient for a Healthy Culture
As a consultant, I have worked with many large, medium and small sized not-for-profit organizations. When I begin to work with an organization, I typically start by getting a read on the organizational leadership and the culture. I’ve experienced cultures that...
Every Job is a Temp Job
Watching political shenanigans going on everywhere (admittedly, worse in some places than others), I am reminded of lines from old TV shows and movies that seem to have current relevance both in politics and in the workplace. Here’s my latest thought. Remember...
Splitting and Clumping – The Complete Story
My colleague Sarah Hisey wrote a blog recently about a theory of Clumpers and Splitters. I confess to being the unnamed colleague that came up with the theory and thought that I could provide a more detailed explanation of the theory that Sarah effectively...
Communications expert Karen Mortfield joins The Osborne Group
We’re delighted to welcome new Osborne Group Principal Karen Mortfield to our team. Karen brings a wealth of communications and leadership strengths to the Group. She has a major record of success building and leading teams in the private, not-for-profit and...
Social Media the Golden Ticket to Consumer TRUST
An article by Rory Capern in the Globe and Mail on February 22 this year gave food for thought on how business leaders are dealing with the rapid changes in how to communicate with their customers. “Canadian Executives need to get aboard the Digital Train”....
Splitter or Clumper – Which are You?
”Sorry, we can only consider people who have experience in our sector”… says the Splitter. If I had a dollar from everyone who has heard that from a potential employer or recruiter – I’d have retired years ago. As a consultant, I marvel at the idea that some...