The Virtual Watercooler: Creating culture without the office
As offices go virtual and coworkers connect via phone or email, many organizations find themselves struggling to create company norms, a group mindset, and most importantly, trust and rapport.
The Best of DTS Issue 7: People and Performance
Far too often organizations find themselves lowering expectations to match the performance of their workforce. “It would be a stretch.” “We’re over extended.” “We’d need an extra day in the week to make it happen.” Instead, I challenge you to raise your performance to meet expectations – and do what is necessary to make it […]
The Best of DTS Issue 6: Data Driven
Every tweet, post and link is another piece of data. With researchers estimating a staggering 2.5 quintillion bytes of data generated daily, we’re focusing our attention on a few of the more arresting data-driven issues facing organizations in this issue of the Best of DTS Newsletter. Our hope is not data overload, but a more […]
The Best of DTS Issue 5: The Manager in the Mirror
Even if your title doesn’t include the word “Manager” you are likely responsible for managing a meeting, project, team, or initiative. In this issue of the Best of DTS Newsletter, you’ll find some managerial inspiration to help keep you on your toes. How can leadership and ongoing training benefit your organization? Call and we’ll do […]
The Best of DTS Issue 4: The Efficiency Issue
Ah, efficiency. It’s a buzz word, catch phrase and the tricky concept behind “Doing more with less.” This issue of the Best of DTS offers ideas to streamline your work life, eliminating all that is needlessly complex and time consuming. What’s that? You need to slash costs, too? Well, that’s going to require a bit […]
The Best of DTS Issue 3: Never Stop Learning
Albert Einstein famously said, “When you stop learning you start dying.” Indeed, there’s nothing that inspires new ideas and reactions like new knowledge. Do you remember when you first heard about Twitter? Or when you saw the Apple Watch? Absolutely game changing! We encourage you to keep your workplace just as inspiring, so this month […]
The Best of DTS Issue 2: Future Focus
We’re driven to look ahead. In fact, we’re addicted to technology forecasts and predictions about our industry. In this email series of Best of DTS, we’ll give you a quick round up of the future-gazing trends everyone will be talking about this summer. What do you see when you look forward in your organization? I’d […]
The Best of DTS Issue 1: Innovation Everywhere
This spring, innovation’s not just a buzz word, it’s a game-changer that can bring new value to your business model, your human capital, and even your workspace. In this email series which I’m labeling our Best of DTS, you’ll find inspiration and great thinking from our consultants and our industry. I invite you to discuss […]
