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The inSITE UPdate, inSITE’s
quarterly newsletter, generally features two articles written by
our instructors/consultants or our clients. These articles cover a
wide range of topics; we hope they provide information that you
will find helpful. Since we are often asked about an article that
appeared in a previous UPdate, we will feature many of the UPdate
articles here plus any others that we come across that we think
you’ll find useful. Call us
if you have an article you’d like to share or a topic that you’d
like us to cover.
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Newest Articles |
Personal Development Plan - APTA
Personal Development Plan - Proposed Core Competencies from the 2007 Class of Leadership at APTA (American Public Transportation Association; shared by Joe Niegoski at the December 2006 TEAM meeting.
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Succession Planning Notes - December TEAM Meeting
written by Susan Porter and TEAM Members
Our panel shared their varied experiences with Succession Planning in their organizations and provided a number of valuable resources for us all (see below). It was agreed that the so called “Brain Drain” is happening across the board in organizations – here’s what you can do.
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Succession Planning: Securing Future Leaders
written by Rhodetta Seward, Intercity Transit and Stephen Hill, Norwalk Transit District
Developed by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), The Strategic Leadership Development Program, or Succession Plan, is a proactive, long-term, management level strategy for recruiting, selecting, and developing a core group of employees into management positions. This document outlines in great detail the pros, the pitfalls and the process behind a successful implantation of a succession plan.
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Transition Management
written by Mimi O'Donnell
As Transition Management tools are used, the individuals and organizations will consider energy level, performance management, and behaviors demonstrated by one, a team or the whole organization.
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Understanding Religious and Belief-system Diversity at Work
written by Illysa Izenberg
How belief systems may cause conflict in the work environment.
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Humor at Work -- When the Boss Ain't Laughing
written by Ron Culberson
Tips on how to use humor at the work place without going too far.
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When Training Can’t Affect the Bottom Line
written by Susan S. Porter
Marketing training internally has more to do with a company's philosophy of education and how it impacts the role of the training department and the training manager than it does with simply getting the word out about what courses are available. This article examines how Management and Training can work together to align training with business objectives and improve efforts to market training internally.
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Ensuring a Respectful Workplace
written by Carol Erdman
Employees expect and deserve a workplace where they are welcomed, treated with respect, and supported in a way that they can fully contribute. This article shows how your company can ensure a respectful place for employees to work.
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Critical Thinking is the Road to Clear Writing
written by Walt Skretch
Critical thinking enables us to express ourselves precisely. It is not enough to write so we can be understood. We must write so that we cannot possibly be misunderstood.
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What do you have in Common with Tiger Woods and Celine Dion?
written by Linda Burton
When do you retain the services of a professional coach? Read Linda Burton's article to see when and how to retain a coach.
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The Real Reason People Won't Change
written by Illysa Izenberg
An article that describes the barriers that prevent office behavioral and corporate cultural change.
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ROI Best Practices Shortened
written by Jack J. Phillips, Ph.D.
The ROI best practices made smaller.
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Balanced Scorecard
Balanced Scorecard is a proven approach to strategic management that uses long-term strategies through measurement.
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Comparison
written by Kathryn Gaines
There are two popular and powerful instruments that are useful for both self-assessment and for an enhanced understanding of others: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) and Extended DISC.
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