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Leadership coaching is often used by companies as cost-effective way to invest in their people. It is used in executive development strategies, as a component of development training for managers, and for individual employees who, with a little support, could rise above the bar to prove a great return on the company’s investment. Coaching looks different at eachRead more

If your organizations’ Talent Development is stuck in the ’70s like this guy, it may be time for a make-over. EXCELERANT’s certified professionals can help you identify your Future Vision & Goals, and define the necessary changes and new practices that your people will have to adopt.  It may seem painful, but EXCELERANT can helpRead more

We all remember Deep Water Horizon, where we learned the value of quickly creating a survive and thrive plan.  In our experience working with leadership teams, those that focused on both surviving (reduced expenses) and thriving (discovering the opportunities created by crisis) were the most successful. A lot of my time lately has been supportingRead more

Core values define what is truly important to an organization. They are non-negotiable when making business decisions. Core values are consistent and typically do not change much over time, or for different situations or people. They do not sway with the trends and fads of the day – and they do not shift for the sakeRead more

It can be a challenge to know what kind of support your people need from you. In our experience, managers who seek out support for their people through coaching improve communication and relationships not only on an individual level, but among their team. They experience fewer breakdowns between individuals and departments and see greater improvementsRead more

Companies often have a difference between how policies are practiced from location to location or even manager to manager. Policies are often not known, not understood or not followed. This situation can increase risk and decrease employee morale. Review your policies to identify and address discrepancies between what the policies say and how the policiesRead more

Through our experience of working with proactive, innovative companies, we have noticed that the exceptional executives are the ones who are paying attention to and developing the leaders throughout their company. Here at EXCELERANT, we have come to 4 main conclusions when it comes to developing a company’s current and next generation of leadership. Click belowRead more

Company culture is top-of-mind for high-growth companies. A solid culture is present when everyone is making all decisions based on a set of core values. Core values define what is truly important to an organization. See this Excelerant post to learn more about 5 easy steps to developing a solid culture.  Read more… EXCELERANT isRead more

Have you ever been in this situation? You have an important position with a revolving door and are about to fill it again. How do you ensure that this time you will get the right person the first time? When there is an immediate need to fill a role, some companies may take the “warmRead more

Two words – Bottom Line. These two words are why hiring the right person the first time is so crucial. Every new employee you hire can either positively or negatively impact your bottom line. The employee can either enable the company to grow and prosper or slow the organization down. Figuring out how to hireRead more