What’s the Big Deal About 360° Feedback?
1 April 2014
Allison attended a certification course in VOICES®, a 360° feedback instrument, and reflected on the importance of this kind of development experience for people who want to be more effective leaders.
Leadership Skill-Building Made Manageable
25 March 2014
Allison reviewed FYI: For Your Improvement by Michael Lombardo and Robert Eichinger in preparation for some training she’s attending this week and remembered why it still makes our reading list of our seven all-time favorite books.
Design Thinking in 13 Minutes or Less
18 March 2014
Allison watched a video of Darden Professor Jeanne Liedtka presenting a case study about how IBM used design thinking to transform trade shows and reflected on what she’s learned about this practical approach to problem solving.
Simple Pleasures and Gratitude
11 March 2014
Allison watched Rachel teach Happiness Matters at Charlottesville SHRM this afternoon and appreciated the reminder that often happiness is about the little things that make a big difference.
How Do You Talk About Who’s Fat?
4 March 2014
Allison read Miller Murray Susen's blog post, Who's Fat?, and admired one Mama's attempt to navigate the complicated topic of talking with her kids (and herself) about weight and health.
