Lessons from Japan’s Tragedy

Every project you take on, regardless of size or scope, creates a change in the status quo. That kicks off several stages of change that result in a series of predictable emotions and behaviors.
By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 11-18-2012 Takeaways: Communication is critical when executing strategy and getting everyone to play the exemplary customer service game. Prior articles have focused on the Management Game the Venetia hotel (described by Michael Gerber in his book, The E-Myth) established to keep employees engaged in providing…
By Jeri Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International A friend shared a link to a survey about workplace productivity killers, posted on The Employer Handbook, published by Eric B. Meyer, Esquire. The survey pointed out that web surfing and social media were considered two of the top culprits after cell phones and texting and…
By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International Takeaways: We all have two wolves inside us fighting for attention. The one you feed, give in to, is the one that wins the battle. By using a systems thinking process to think through difficult or challenging circumstances, you can focus on feeding the right…
By Eric Denniston, Managing Director, Denner Group International Takeaways: Review of ten trends for managing change in a practical context. Think more clearly about the impact of the trends. Consider if any external help can improve your performance. Refocus on the speed of change and the need for greater agility in adapting to changes. While…
If Congressional Bill H.R. 610 is about dismantling the public school system, vocational training is an answer to ensure all youth get an equal education. It may not be focused on reading, writing and ‘rithmatic exclusively, but this movement is teaching youths real world skills to build a future for themselves. Across the U.S., a growing…