Wonder why some projects fail while others are successful? Like the 7 deadly sins, this article from Toledo Solutions lists 7 of the most common ways to … Read more
Scott Span, MSOD, is CEO & Lead Consultant of Tolero Solutions, an Organization Improvement & Strategy firm. He helps clients in achieving success through people, creating organizations that are more responsive, productive and profitable -- organizations where people enjoy working and customers enjoy doing business.
HR 101: 5 Simple Keys to Keeping Your People Engaged
Your people leave for various reasons. However, thanks to Gallup Research which collected data from more than 195,600 U.S. employees, we now have a #1 … Read more
7 Tips to Focus On The People Side Of Change
Change is hard. Some of you may be saying “duh!” Yet many people underestimate how challenging change can be. Anyone who tells themselves change is easy … Read more
The Not So Soft Skills to Look For When You Hire
Talent acquisition isn’t easy. Far too often employers focus on just a skills fit to try to determine whether someone is qualified to do the job. Sometimes … Read more
7 Steps to Successful Technology Adoption
So you’ve decided to implement new technology (ERPs, EHRs, SaaS, mobile, cloud, etc.) within your organization – congrats! New technology can definitely … Read more
5 Areas of Focus to Avoid an Uber Culture Catastrophe
Is this the end of Uber’s bro culture? An investigation into Uber’s corporate culture, led by former U.S. attorney general Eric H. Holder Jr., has resulted … Read more
All Change Will Be Resisted, So Focus On the Transition
Change is never easy. Change and transition is a bumpy process. But why is change so hard? Change is hard because it is an emotional experience for most. … Read more
How To Implement Agile Project Management
The word ‘agile’ has been a buzz word for some time now. Agile – by definition – is the ability to move quickly and easily. Agile from a project management … Read more
Culture Change Doesn’t Begin With Threats
Another day, and yet another issue causing delays on WMATA’s DC Metro system. Between April 17th and April 24th – there were 120 alerts. Recently – Metro … Read more
The Magnificent 7: Interview Questions To Help Hire The Right Candidate
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. A job interview is a lot like speed … Read more
You Can’t Keep Faking It! 3 Ways to Fully Commit to Making Successful Change
Stop faking change! Stop paying it lip service and not taking supporting actions. Commit to change or don’t even bother. Change is hard. It’s why I blog a … Read more
Something You Should Know: 65% Of Your Workforce Is Looking For A New Job
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 12 of 2015. Our regular content will return … Read more
10 Things YOU Do That Sabotage Successful Change
Do you know what one of the biggest obstacles is to managing and implementing successful change within your organization? It’s you. Yes, I’m talking … Read more
3 Ways Leaders Can Stop Perpetuating a Highly Negative Workplace Culture
Negative leaders can mean negative culture, so don’t be like Eeyore! Is your work culture negative, depressing, and gloomy? Have you had the feeling others … Read more
Something You Should Know: 65% of Your Workforce Is Looking For a New Job
Why are 65 percent of employees actively looking for a new job? That is not a typo. We asked our customers and our readers three (3) questions: Do you hate … Read more
The Magnificent Seven: Interview Questions to Help Hire the Right Candidate
A job interview is a lot like speed dating. In just a short hour or two, you’re expected to get to know a person and see if they’re a good fit for your … Read more
What Hillary Clinton Can Teach Us About Leadership and Communication
Full disclosure – there is absolutely no political agenda here. This is not about the right vs the left or which candidate is best – it’s about … Read more
Hiring Diverse Candidates Can Be Good For Your Business – and Your Workforce
talentRecently, the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals hired the very first female coach in league history. This is a seismic shift in a field heavily dominated … Read more
What Donald Trump Can (and Shouldn’t) Teach Us About Leadership
Full disclosure: There is absolutely no political agenda here. This is not about the right vs the left or which candidate is best; it’s about leadership. … Read more
How Frequent Turnover in Top Leadership Can Turn an Organization Toxic
A few months ago Amtrak faced the worst train accident to ever hit the northeast corridor. Though still under NTSB investigation – it is likely that no one … Read more