Promoting a Worker into a Leadership Role – Training Considerations
Larry Rosborough talks about the challenges of promoting great workers to leadership positions, and some solutions for overcoming those challenges.
Interim Leadership
In this video, Larry Rosborough, President of SSI Consulting Solutions, discusses the benefits of utilizing an Interim Leader when a senior-level leader unexpectedly leaves the organization. Larry’s Bio: https://ssiconsulting.ca/our-team/larry-rosborough/ Please post comments and questions below in the Comment section. If you would like to have a conversation with Larry, call us at 1-877-576-3370.
Covid-19 – Larry Rosborough on Leadership
In this video, Larry Rosborough talks about the role of leaders during the Covid-19 pandemic. Larry’s Bio: https://ssiconsulting.ca/our-team/larry-rosborough/ Links to reputable information on Covid-19 matters can be found at: https://ssiconsulting.ca/resources-for-covid-19-information/ Please post comments and questions below in the Comment section.
Three Bids and a Buy
Anyone who has been involved in selling goods and services in the business to business environment has undoubtedly come across the scenario where their offering looks good to the customer, yet they are unable to close the deal as the other party in the transaction needs “three bids”. Although this is often unavoidable where public…
Increasing Productivity: A Supply Chain Perspective
Productivity and efficiency are topics that have historically been high on the list of focused activities for most businesses, and seems like common sense. Productivity, by definition, is the ratio of inputs to outputs….so if we focus on minimizing inputs and maximizing outputs, we are more productive, and will see a positive impact on the…
Frontline Leadership: Leading By Example
It may be an old adage, but leading by example is unfortunately a concept that escapes some of today’s frontline leaders. Although we hate to admit it, there are still some leaders who may openly state their opposition to any form of double standard, but act in a way that is not consistent with this…
Time Management and the Frontline Leader
As a Frontline Leader, prioritization and management of time is a critical skill, and often separates mediocre performance from exceptional leadership. And yet, many still do not realize the critical importance of what they view as such a basic skill. I still remember the early days of my management career, a time before I had…
Is your newly promoted Manager ready for Leadership?
So often, employees are promoted because they are really good at what they do as individual contributors. The employee is efficient at what they do, they have a solid understanding of their role and often exceed expectations, they are a good team player and are looking for new tasks to challenge their thinking… The list…
How Do You Measure your Leadership?
If you asked 20 people what great leadership looks like, you would probably get 20 different answers. Leaders need to be held accountable just as do employees. With the commencement of a New Year, it is a good time to ask yourself some relevant questions to ensure you are aspiring to be the leader you…
Measurement in Business
Over the decades, large amounts of energy produced data banks of information that went relatively unused and consequently unappreciated. New theories in industrial psychology propose that measurement is the only way to manage objectively. Measurement systems must create value with a focus on operational excellence, product/service leadership and customer intimacy. This process helps us to…