I’ve always been fascinated to learn how the leadership in a company decides to make strategic changes. As an organization gets larger, steering the direction in the same path you’ve been on is a challenge. Changing directions is a whole other matter. When the leaders identify headwinds coming that … [Read more...] about John Deere’s Success in a Changing Market
Rants & Raves
Is it a Generational Gap or Just Bad Manners?
There are articles scattered across the internet about how employees are leaving their jobs because of management. Was this because of poor management or was it due to the younger generation that many employers complain about? Many studies blame management for not creating a safe environment for … [Read more...] about Is it a Generational Gap or Just Bad Manners?
Dealer Candidate® Graduate Success
One of the flagship courses we produced was called the Dealer Candidate® Course. It was a multi-module course produced over two years with graded assignments, group activities and more. I designed the curriculum course structure to improve the learning experiences and business outcomes of the … [Read more...] about Dealer Candidate® Graduate Success
Kids Can’t Count Change
I dropped by the convenience store the other day to pick up a few things on my way home. There was a polite young lady at the counter. She smiled and said hello when I came in. Friendly enough I thought. After a few moments to locate what I wanted, I headed to the counter to check out. I laid my … [Read more...] about Kids Can’t Count Change