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Creating a Smooth Transition from Technician to Supervisor
April 22, 2013 - 9:55 am
Tags: manager, Mastering the management essentials, preparing new supervisors, supervisor, transition from technician
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When there’s a vacant supervisor position within your organization, it’s natural to look within. Who’s the best guy or gal we’ve got? You want to take your best technician and promote them because its logical to think that you’re best technician will naturally be a great supervisor. Maybe not? “Often times growing companies take their […]
Quotes about Mom from Leaders
April 22, 2013 - 9:54 am
Tags: leadership, mom, mother's day
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There’s no question that behind almost every great leader or thinker there is a great mom. With this in mind, here are a few quotes from famed leaders and thinkers about good ol’ mom! “I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” Abraham Lincoln “Mothers are fonder than fathers […]
Training Planned for Managers and Supervisors-May 16-17, June 13-14
April 1, 2013 - 5:14 pm
Tags: glenwood, Manager training, munster, northstar360, Rick Riddering, supervisor training
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Dyer-based NorthStar360 will be offering a training program to help frontline managers and supervisors manage more effectively. These training sessions are being offered May 16 & 17 in Glenwood, IL and June 13 & 14 in Munster, IN. Managers and supervisors of frontline employees have a significant impact on performance, in fact a larger impact […]
Employee Engagement: Crafting a Working Environment
March 17, 2013 - 9:04 pm
Tags: building trust, crafting environment, creating environment, employee engagement, handling feedback
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Employee engagement affects every corner of your organization, from productivity and efficiency to quality and customer service. When you have engaged employees, it shows! And, unfortunately the opposite is true for disengaged employees. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employees are not fully engaged in their work and are less productive as a result, according to a […]
Creating a Smooth Transition from Technician to Supervisor
March 17, 2013 - 9:03 pm
Tags: leadership development, management skills, manager development, Rick Riddering, supervisory skills, technician to supervisor, transition
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When there’s a vacant supervisor position within your organization, it’s natural to look within. Who’s the best guy or gal we’ve got? You want to take your best technician and promote them because its logical to think that you’re best technician will naturally be a great supervisor. Maybe not? “Often times growing companies take their […]
Administrative Assistants Day Provides Opportunity for Development
March 17, 2013 - 9:02 pm
Tags: administrative assistant's day, clerical appreciation, employee development
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Administrative assistants may be best associated with the many clerical tasks performed throughout the day. We may forget to recognize the importance of a warm greeting, the filing of important documents or managing a busy calendar full of appointments; but these tasks have a resounding effect on the success or profitability of a business. Wednesday, […]
Leadership Goes to the Movies
March 17, 2013 - 9:00 pm
Tags: famous quotes, leadership, pop-culture
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A night at the movies can be more than a relaxing evening complete with popcorn and M&Ms; it can be an inspiration for good role models and leaders. Enjoy our top 10 leadership moments from the big screen. And the leadership Oscar goes to … 1. “Whatever comes out of these gates, we’ve got a […]
NorthStar360 Connects with Acclaimed Training Leader and Author
February 28, 2013 - 7:01 pm
Tags: 360Solutions, center for organizational design, Dr. Roger Allen, northstar360, Rick Riddering, Susan Riddering, Transformation Model
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Founders of Dyer-based NorthStar360 Business Solutions Rick and Susan Riddering met with Dr. Roger Allen, co-founder of the Center for Organizational Design at the annual 360 Solutions learning conference earlier this month in Dallas, TX. The three served as presenters at the conference and met to discuss the latest trends and best practices in training […]
Employee Engagement: Developing a Plan
February 28, 2013 - 7:00 pm
Tags: developing a plan, employee engagement, leadership, towers watson
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Employee engagement (or lack there of) is a growing concern for many business owners and managers. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employees are not fully engaged in their work and are less productive as a result, according to a recent Towers Watson survey. Owners and managers have a reason for concern. As part two of this […]
Spring Ahead: Your Clock and Time Management Skills
February 28, 2013 - 6:59 pm
Tags: productivity, self-leadership, self-management, time management
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On Sunday, March 10, we’ll once again spring our clocks ahead one hour, reminding us of the precious value of time and how we can maximize every minute. Time management is a skill. Like any other skill, we need to practice it in order to reach our full potential. Let’s practice these four skills this […]