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Posted by on Jan 31, 2020

Tell Me, What is the Difference Between Reskilling and Upskilling?

Tell Me, What is the Difference Between Reskilling and Upskilling?

As I was enjoying lunch with my colleagues last week, I mentioned that I was writing a blog about the difference between reskilling and upskilling. I was astonished to hear them ask, “What is the difference? Aren’t they the same thing?”  While many publications address the inability of the workforce to keep pace in increasingly dynamic […]

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Posted by on Jan 2, 2020

Review of 2019 Accomplishments

Review of 2019 Accomplishments

Management Concepts celebrates the eventful and rewarding year of 2019 with a recap of some of our significant accomplishments, project awards, participation in industry events, and program efforts. We’ve sustained growth in the public sector as a leading training and performance improvement company, and are proud of the outstanding work our employees do every day […]

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Posted by on Dec 30, 2019

Most New Year Resolutions Are Terrible. Try This Instead.

Most New Year Resolutions Are Terrible. Try This Instead.

As we approach the end of 2019, you might be shifting your attention to your 2020 New Year’s resolutions. These will be no ordinary resolutions because they will serve as the foundation for the next decade. As you reflect on your aspirations, consider not only your personal goals but also how you can deepen your […]

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Posted by on Dec 23, 2019

Coaching Skill for Everyday Use — Make a Clear Request

Coaching Skill for Everyday Use — Make a Clear Request

Throughout my career as a coach, facilitator, and consultant, I have often found myself asking people to clarify what they are requesting, from whom, and by when. In most cases, these conversations begin with a concern, challenge, or problem. I’ve discovered that shifting the focus from problem to solution is quite powerful. The first step […]

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Posted by on Aug 1, 2019

Leading as a Courageous Follower

Leading as a Courageous Follower

In The Courageous Follower, author Ira Chaleff proclaims that the days of all-powerful leaders and subservient followers are long gone, if they ever existed at all. He makes the case that neither leaders nor followers can reach optimum effectiveness without the other, especially in an environment where technology and information are constantly changing. The following is my interpretation of how Chaleff’s Dimensions of Courageous Followership can be embodied in the workplace by exhibiting the courage to:

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Posted by on Jun 26, 2019

Identifying and Addressing Skill Gaps: Innovative Federal Practices

Identifying and Addressing Skill Gaps: Innovative Federal Practices

It was an insightful Tuesday morning at the National Academy of Public Administration on June 25, 2019. A panel of four senior leaders in Federal workforce development came together to present their perspectives on “Identifying and Addressing Skill Gaps: Innovative Federal Practices”. Their presentations helped us understand the challenges they are currently facing and learn […]

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