Backpacks on and ready to go, the three of us faced the camera and my mother snapped some pictures. No, it was not the first day of school. We, my dad, my sister and myself, were about to embark on… Read More
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Hiking for Picture Perfect
The locals seem to have an unnatural affinity for Spam, and the pineapple here tastes better than anywhere else in the world. The language is hard, really hard. It has only 13 letters- 5 vowels and 8 consonants. But what… Read More
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A Fresh Perspective; Hiking in Savage Mill
“Get up off the couch and go outside,” I told myself! I was lucky to have the day off on what could possibly have been the warmest day in February 2012. Hiking in Savage Mill Those of us who live… Read More
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Team Building Tip: Take Time and Say Thank You.
Take Time and Say Thank You Recruitment and retention specialists will tell you that compensation alone will not secure high performing teams. People like to be recognized by the organization for both effort and results. Recognition can be in many… Read More
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Team Building Tip: When You Shouldn't Follow Orders
Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.”Forward, the Light Brigade!” Charge for the guns!” he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “Forward, the… Read More
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Team Building: The Vantage Point
There is an interesting movie called Vantage Point that shows the same scene over and over from different points of view. Each person’s perspective is colored by his or her background, culture, values, and physical vantage point. It is interesting… Read More
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Avoid Death by Powerpoint
Most people don’t like meetings. Why? They are boring and slow. How many times have you watched a speaker read from a PowerPoint presentation? Is this a presentation you would want to spend your time listening too? Will you remember… Read More
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Team Building Tip of the Month: Aligning Incentives
Aligning Incentives If your organization is not getting the results you want, maybe you are rewarding the wrong things. Often we find companies that want their teams to work together but the company incentive system focuses rewards on individual or… Read More
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Team Building Tip of the Month: Plan First, Then Act
I had the privilege of meeting, Ed Deming, considered the father of Quality Improvement. He is perhaps best known for his work in Japan. From 1950 onward, he taught top management how to improve design (and thus service), product quality,… Read More
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Adventure Race For A Good Cause
Adventure Race For A Good Cause Locals that would love to compete in their own Amazing Race, just like the TV show are in for a treat. A race has been designed where competitors can run, crawl, climb, jump and… Read More