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Corporate Culture can make you or break you

Leadership

I just read a very interesting article written by an ex-Microsoft employee. In it he identifies seven points related to the Microsoft Culture which need focus. I implore you to read this, and think about the impact on your organization. You may find yourself rubbing your chin in thought. Say “Yes” instead of “No” and support someone’s…

Benchmarking – what is it and why bother? Are you sick of hearing the word already?

Association Management, Consulting, High Performance Organization

Benchmarking has become a hot topic for associations. The 2008-2009 downturn prompted many associations to assess their performance and the value they deliver to members. Benchmarking is being used to set a base level for associations to track their own performance growth and as a tool to compare themselves to other associations. A benchmark is…