AJ Cheponis
The top 5 skills managers are lacking
Often hailed as the No. 1 skill for managers to learn, 91% of employees find their manager lacking when it comes to communication.
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AJ Cheponis
Apr 21, 20203 min read
What makes a high-performing team?
Even if all your employees are good at what they do, they can’t achieve all that is possible if they aren’t empowered to work together.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 20, 20204 min read
How to communicate more effectively
Good communicators don’t just talk. If your tendency is to try to “win” conversations, curiosity will help balance out that tendency.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 17, 20205 min read
How to make remote team communication effective
To stay productive when remote, you need clarity on what needs to be done, who needs to do it, and by when.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 13, 20202 min read
5 tips for remote management in uncertain times
While managerial clarity is always important, in a period when so much else isn’t clear, its value is amplified.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 9, 20203 min read
Building a different kind of construction company with talent optimization
According to Casey, focusing on optimizing talent is paying off. With an attrition rate well below the industry average of 21.4%.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 2, 20202 min read
5 PI patterns that have the potential to be sales rock stars
Understanding the natural drives and needs of your people will allow you to identify the best behavioral style and patterns.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 1, 20202 min read
Managing talent in a time of turmoil
Managers who can stay calm and make good decisions in periods of high stress (easier said than done) will be at an advantage.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 31, 20203 min read
5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity
I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 24, 20202 min read
How to develop strong team players
Having a strong team is an essential component of any strategic plan and must be an element of the blueprint for success.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 13, 20204 min read
9 tips to successfully manage a remote team
The real key to successful remote teams is to create trust.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 12, 20203 min read
How to increase employee morale: Tips on creating a happy and healthy company culture
There’s only so many company baseball games and corporate retreats you can have before the concept becomes passé.
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Mar 5, 20203 min read
Do your people feel like they matter?
A study by West Monroe Partners discovered a whopping 59% of managers with 1-2 direct reports had no management training.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 13, 20204 min read
PI Science Team conducts study on performance review effectiveness
Whether you’re a big believer in the formal performance review or someone who thinks they should be wiped from the face of the earth
AJ Cheponis
Feb 11, 20203 min read
How to give a meaningful performance review
It’s clear employees want to know what’s expected of them, but how can you accomplish that?
solutions171
Jan 7, 20202 min read
Why HR shouldn’t freeze career paths
Americans want to succeed, not merely survive.
AJ Cheponis
Jan 6, 20203 min read
Comparing DiSC vs. The Predictive Index
DiSC Personality Profile is delivered via a forced-choice rating-scale and the PI Behavioral Assessment is delivered as a free-choice.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 28, 20194 min read
The Formality Drive Deconstructed
Formality is the drive to conform to rules and structure.
solutions171
Nov 27, 20191 min read
Introducing the first talent optimization technology market map
Diagnose people problems, design great teams and cultures, hire more purposefully, and inspire and manage people to the top of their game.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 26, 20195 min read
The Extraversion Drive Deconstructed
Extraversion is the drive for social interaction with other people.
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