by ppstrat | Nov 5, 2018 | Other, PXT Select
When Jenny Scott chose her major at University of Texas at Austin, she envisioned her future at the head of a classroom – and she chose to study Victorian Literature and French. She always liked to train others so teaching was a natural path forward for her. Of...
by ppstrat | Oct 30, 2018 | Other
Bulky binders and complicated messages do not have to be part of your 2019 strategic planning process. Apply this simple process to the organization or a department. Step #1 Are the organizations Vision/Mission/Values clearly written and aligned? Has the team...
by ppstrat | Oct 20, 2018 | Other
We think it is safe to say that in today’s technologically advanced world, time management continues to be a challenge. The promise that technology will help us gain more control of our lives, has actually added to our to-do lists. On one hand, we do have access to...
by ppstrat | Oct 15, 2018 | Other
I was recently asked to assist in creating training manuals for a restaurant chain about to expand into the world of franchise development. Having up-to-date manuals keeps consistency in execution and operational uniformity, while helping new employees get up to speed...
by ppstrat | Oct 8, 2018 | Other
“Inspiring increased performance has always been my battle cry. In my years as a human resources executive, it was what I got up to do every day. If I didn’t help inspire performance, then I did not do my job.” – Joleen Goronkin, President & CEO...
by ppstrat | Oct 1, 2018 | Other
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” – Stephen Covey (1932-2012) Effective teams are built on a strong foundation of Trust, the...
by ppstrat | Sep 25, 2018 | Other
Creating a successful partnership with your boss is a sure recipe for a healthy and productive working relationship! Of course, this is often easier said than done. Over the years, I’ve learned some fairly easy ways to keep me on track; tools that I hope will help you...
by ppstrat | Sep 20, 2018 | Other
My good friend Toni Quist once facilitated a great workshop on leadership success at the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers’ Conference in Chicago. The session was powerful, and I will share some important facts about success in business from the session. In a...
by ppstrat | Sep 7, 2018 | Other
What is your HR Strategy? Time sure flies by quickly when you are racing to beat the clock with fewer resources. Human Resource Executives have had a difficult ride in the past few years, but many CEOs are singing their praises for huge contributions in last year. On...
by ppstrat | Sep 5, 2018 | Other
Leaders, Are you being Visionary? All businesses and business leaders know that having a compelling vision is the foundation for a Company’s future. The vision is what can motivate the leaders and employees’ actions on a daily basis and leads to growing the Company....
