7 Simple Habits to Boost Creativity

Have you ever wrestled with a problem longer than you would have liked, only to come up with a solution that was barely adequate and definitely not worth the time spent? Have you ever felt like you’re just doing the same thing day in and day out without any new ideas about how to improve…

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7 Simple Habits to Boost Creativity

Have you ever wrestled with a problem longer than you would have liked, only to come up with a solution that was barely adequate and definitely not worth the time spent? Have you ever felt like you’re just doing the same thing day in and day out without any new ideas about how to improve…

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How to Use the Third Mind at Work

Human Resource consultants in Lansing Michigan are using the Third Mind exercise for better brainstorming.

The Third Mind I was fortunate to attend a local networking event, which provided lots of synergy with many, MANY great people.   This synergy (and the great people) led me to think more about the phenomenon called “the third mind.” “The third mind” is when two people or individual minds come together for a discussion,…

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How Top Supervisors Decide When to Give Feedback

A supervisor providing performance feedback - HR Consulting Lansing Michigan

As supervisors, we have daily opportunities to provide feedback and advice to the people who work with us.  It’s our job to manage performance issues.  Sometimes the need to speak up is obvious; other times it is not. When someone has made a mistake, behaved inappropriately, or done something counter to what was requested, you…

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