by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 9, 2020 | Articles, Company Culture, Development, Human Resources, Leadership, Management Skills
I’ve blogged many times about the effective leadership skills required to lead a business forward. For today’s post, I’d like to take that concept in a different direction: What are some of the effective leadership skills needed for success in a nonprofit...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 2, 2020 | Company Culture, Human Resources, Team Building
What’s the best way to entice top talents to come work for your company? You might assume it’s salary and benefits, and sure, those are definitely important. According to most studies, though, it’s actually organizational culture that’s the top draw. People want to...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 24, 2020 | Articles, Company Culture, Human Resources, Leadership
These days, most businesses place a premium on workplace diversity. Simply put, most of us want to have an organizational culture that’s welcoming to all kinds of people, from all walks of life. There’s a moral imperative toward a diverse organizational culture, as...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 10, 2020 | Articles, Company Culture, Human Resources, Leadership, Management Skills, Strategic Planning
I’ve written before about the importance of careful, meticulous steps of strategic planning. Basically, this is the process wherein leaders and managers set the short-term and long-term goals for the organization. It also involves setting metrics; clarifying...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 29, 2020 | Articles, Communication Skills, Company Culture, Human Resources, Leadership, Management Skills, Productivity, Team Building
Have you ever assumed that employee engagement strategies are mostly just for larger, more established companies? Think again. Even a brand-new business startup needs to ensure its employees are engaged with the work they’re doing, and committed to the company’s...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 20, 2020 | Articles, Change Management, Company Culture, General, Leadership
Taking a leadership role in a new organization can be exciting that is why it is vital that you assess your organizational culture first. It may even strike you as an opportunity to start fresh, and to sharpen your skills in service to a new team and a new vision. But...