7 Workplace Trends for 2022 As you look ahead to 2022, what are the most important trends you need to be aware of and lead through? Wise leaders tune into trends in workplace culture and make plans to help their organization and employees flourish. There will be unexpected issues that surface in 2022 but preparing…
Best of 2021:Top Podcast Episodes and Blog Posts As we close out 2021, we’re reflecting on all that we’ve learned and shared this year. As the world adjusts to a new sense of normal, we’ve seen adoptions of new workplace cultures (remote and hybrid), the beginning of “The Great Resignation,” the crucial importance of developing…
3 Reasons Why Giving Women Visibility Benefits Your Workplace We are in an unprecedented season for hiring and retention. As upwards of 48% of employees are considering a career change, diversity initiatives will play an even more significant role in retaining your current employees and attracting new ones. Women in particular are evaluating diversity based…
BCWI Announces Doug Waldo as new Senior Consultant Al Lopus and Jay Bransford are pleased to announce the addition of a new Senior Consultant to our team. We welcome Doug Waldo Ph.D. from Sarasota Florida. Doug has over 25 years of senior leadership experience, including multiple roles as director, CEO, and chairperson. Doug began his…
2021 CONTENT SURVEY We want your feedback, NOW! I have often said, feedback is the breakfast of champions. As a reader of our blog or listener of our podcasts, we would love to hear your feedback about how we are doing. Your voice counts as we plan for the next season of content. Please let…
Why Your Organization Needs a Performance Conversations Strategy For many organizations, annual performance reviews are simply “what we do.” Once a year, employees and supervisors sit down to evaluate performance, often using a scaled ranking system that is based on expectations (i.e. whether or not the employee meets/does not meet/exceeds the employer’s expectations). Annual performance…
How to Set the Standard for Excellence as a Christian Workplace Excellence in your organization is not a destination but a journey. As you lead your organization in the journey of continuous improvement, the road to flourishing includes the steps of discover, build, and grow. Flourishing organizations that are known for excellence feature two characteristics—they…
Are Your People Leaving? Here’s a Career Path Strategy That Works! We’re facing a hiring and retention crisis, unlike anything we’ve seen before. It’s predicted that about a quarter of the workforce will look for work elsewhere this year, while at the same time, the oldest working generation nears retirement age. Millennials, who not only…
Embracing Healthy Conflict for Better Team Outcomes A flourishing workplace embraces task conflict and process conflict to move teams toward better decisions and outcomes. By differentiating between healthy conflict and relational conflict, a team can access the energy and benefits of passionate discussion, bringing many voices to the table to review alternate strategies and improve…
Why One-on-One Meetings Are Key to Your Team’s Success! At the heart of an intentional one-on-one meeting is the opportunity for supervisors to connect with team members as individuals. An effective one-on-one meeting strategy contributes to your team’s success by creating a pathway for clear, two-way communication, facilitating the exchange of valuable feedback, and promoting…