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Rob Friday’s New Book, “Talent Optimizer,” Reaches #1 on Amazon Books.

September 22, 2019News and AwardsRob Friday’s New Book, “Talent Optimizer,” Reaches #1 on Amazon Books.Managing Principal at Predictive Success, Rob Friday, released his new book, “Talent Optimizer,” last week. The book, a roadmap for international managers on using talent to become an elite team, skyrocketed to #1 on the Amazon Occupational & Organizational Phychology list, and #6 on the Workplace bestseller list. Unlike many management books, Talent Optimizer doesn’tRead

Jennifer Lahey to Speak at LGANT Conference in Yellowknife

September 22, 2019News and AwardsJennifer Lahey to Speak at LGANT Conference in YellowknifeRead

Championship Team or Vortex? The Snowball Model Elite Teams Posses

September 12, 2019Employee EngagementChampionship Team or Vortex? The Snowball Model Elite Teams PossesThe famous photo of early Jeff Bezos is somewhat comical to look back on today. Bezos, working at his (very bulky) computer, is next to a sign with “amazon.com,” crudely spray-painted across it it. Given Amazon’s unbelievable success in becoming the e-commerce platform to rise from the ashes of the early 2000s tech-bubble, such aRead

No Gas in the Engine – Canadian Sales Teams Aren’t Being Trained Nearly Enough

August 29, 2019Employee EngagementNo Gas in the Engine – Canadian Sales Teams Aren’t Being Trained Nearly EnoughRead

Is Your Team Right for Agile Management?

August 28, 2019Employee EngagementIs Your Team Right for Agile Management?Agile management is quickly becoming a preferred method for project managers worldwide. Born out of innovative car manufacturing companies in Japan during the 70s and 80s[1], agile project management has two distinct versions: scrum and lean.[2] Both versions follow the same general principals, comprised of short bursts and recalibrations. This is a relatively contemporary methodRead

Can HR Become Strategic? – The Future of Organizations in Canada

August 21, 2019Employee EngagementCan HR Become Strategic? – The Future of Organizations in CanadaHuman Resources. Often mocked in pop-culture as the “boring part of business,” HR takes a tough rap sometimes. Think: Michael Scott in the hit TV show, “The Office,” and his unreserved and outward hatred of the office HR manager. But maybe pop culture has it wrong? Interest in HR-related subjects have jumped 50% since 2013.Read

Gen. Z Doesn’t See Borders – And It Could Grow Your Business Internationally

August 16, 2019Employee EngagementGen. Z Doesn’t See Borders – And It Could Grow Your Business InternationallyHow many articles have been written with this opening line, (or something along these lines)? “Advancements in technology such as email, video conferencing, SMS messages, and mobile phones has created an era where remote work is a genuine possibility.” Cliché as it is, and as awkward as the verbiage sounds, the idea stands. Communication isRead