How to Improve Team Synergy
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is an old saying that properly sums up the meaning of “synergy.” When individuals must work together as a team to accomplish a goal, it […]
Bridge the Gap to an Engaged Workforce
As a business owner, how would you describe your workforce: enthusiastic or miserable?
In a recent study, Gallup found that employees in the United States reached their highest level of engagement in 20 years with 35% […]
How Do I Create a 1×1 System?
How do I Create a 1×1 System?
A 1×1 System is simply a deliberate effort to hold one-on-one meetings with each of the team members who report directly to you. While it may seem simple, many […]
Set Your Team Up for Success with an Effective One-on-One System
In recent articles, we have spent some time discussing two major components to effective leadership:
- Deliberately giving feedback – both, positive and constructive.
- Having tough conversations through a Performance Management System
But what is one key […]
Don’t Avoid Uncomfortable Conversations: Creating a Performance Management Process that Makes Your Team and Business Better
In your business, what is simple and necessary, but hard to do? In our experience, it is the company’s Performance Management Process. A Performance Management Process is a consistent, effective, system to deliver constructive feedback […]
Why, When, and How to Give Better Feedback
At Illuminate Business Advisors, we help businesses hire the right fit, train effectively to build better teams, and increase team engagement. One of the ways that we do that is by helping them develop, improve, […]
Quit Exhausting Your Team – Delegate to Empower
Effective delegation can be a powerful tool in engaging your employees well. This is especially true during this season of more remote work and less in-person interactions. More than ever, now is the time to […]
How to Engage Employees During Remote Work
Employee Engagement in Remote Work – Impossible?
With the spread of the novel coronavirus, remote work has become the new norm for many workers across the globe. As business owners struggle to maintain productivity, the lack […]
Incompatible Kolbe
Let’s face it, sometimes team members don’t work out. They might lack the intelligence, experience, or skill set required to do the job. But what if you have someone with the right intelligence, […]
Conation in a Crisis – How Your Team Can Still Thrive
As we experience the COVID-19 global pandemic, business owners around the globe have had to adjust quickly to stay afloat. With so many changes and uncertainty, it is hard to be productive and even harder […]