A Delicate Balance

How does one balance the needs of the business against the needs of the individual? How does one maintain the integrity of the process, while showing compassion to those that may be reassigned? There are no easy answers. Feelings get hurt. People … [Read more...]

A Culture of Substance

“We finally got it right”. That was Rohini, commenting about our team. The right people, in the right places, at the right time, complementing each other. Everyone stepping up to the plate to pick up the slack. Smart, dedicated educators. People … [Read more...]

The Peter Principle

Ultimately, “every employee tends to rise to the level of his (her) incompetence.” That’s the Peter Principle, and in a way it is sad and frustrating. Thanks Judi, for that insight. As an educator, I can work with the weak students and those that … [Read more...]

Playing the Victim

Ever got caught with your hand in the metaphoric cookie jar? The good ones learn to “own it”, and take responsibility for their actions. They learn to deal with the fallout of their poor choices, without making excuses. On the flip side are the … [Read more...]