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....
by ppstrat | Sep 5, 2018 | Other
RESULTS are what define a company’s success. Without them – a team’s functionality doesn’t matter. Results drive success…but what happens when team challenges get in the way of progress? Which would you prefer to be? The best player on a last-place team or a mediocre...
by ppstrat | Aug 7, 2018 | Other
Would you believe me if I told you effective teams have conflict all the time and still succeed in accomplishing their goals? Read on to learn more about how CONFLICT can WORK! Effective teams have conflict all the time and they still succeed in achieving their goals....
