I remember as a child my mother saying to me, “most often two heads are better than one.”
This phrase still pops into my head when I am contemplating whom to involve in an upcoming work project or initiative. On occasion, working solo is the right course of action, but in most situations, involving others produces better outcomes for everyone.
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Management Concepts — Coaching Services
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DownloadGet all the information you need to get started on individualized coaching packages with our ICF-certified coaches, whether you’re looking for career coaching, assessments for growth, or building a culture of coaching at your organization.
Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts
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DownloadBuild better people, teams, and agencies with the power of custom training and development solutions for your organization, including Coaching and Mentoring, Custom Content Development Services, Organizational Development, or Learning Program Operational Services.
Management Concepts’ Mentoring Programs
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DownloadHelp your organization or agency thrive with a customized mentoring program from Management Concepts.
The Power of Assessments
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DownloadChart a path to achieve your career goals with confidence using assessment tools and supplemental growth strategies, such as coaching and mentoring.
3 Questions to Answer for Your Employees
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Read MoreAsk and Answer the right questions to drive employee success—across all demographics.
So often the “performance conversation” is focused on what an employee did wrong and should be doing right. Doing the right things, which is important to the overall organization, subtly implies there are “wrong” things and “right” things. However, it’s imperative that employees can find more meaning in their work aside from checking the boxes of right or wrong. Do your team members believe they’re a valued part of the team, and understand how they make an impact?
Federal Spotlight: Lawrence Gross
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Read MoreFederal Spotlight: Lawrence Gross retired recently from his role as Chief Information Officer, Chief Privacy Officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Here is our Federal Spotlight interview:
Coaches Succeed When They Have the Right Mindset
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Read MoreCommand and control isn’t the only way to relate to employees, nor is it the best mindset when you want to engender staff who are more creative or empowered. Coaching skills also help managers demonstrate their interest in their employees, a key factor for retaining and engaging employees.
That’s why there’s a lot of talk these days about managers and leaders using coaching skills. It’s actually an acronym referenced in courses and coaching studies by the International Coach Federation: “MLUCS.”
The Power of Shared Learning and Experience in the Workplace
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Read MoreI remember as a child my mother saying to me, “most often two heads are better than one.”
This phrase still pops into my head when I am contemplating whom to involve in an upcoming work project or initiative. On occasion, working solo is the right course of action, but in most situations, involving others produces better outcomes for everyone.
How HR Can Support Better IDPs
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Read MoreAlthough Individual Development Plans (IDPs) are used throughout the Federal government, their usefulness varies greatly based not only on how they are used in the agency but also on the quality of the IDP itself. HR can help managers to change IDPs from an administrative process to an opportunity to improve both individual performance and engagement.