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in Advice, Culture, Latest ArticlesAcademic Insight: Effective Committees: Challenges, Considerations and Solutions
Organizations face many complex problems that require carefully thought out solutions. More
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Power and Influence: Guidelines for New Managerial Leaders
I started working in my first managerial position in the year 2000, right after graduate school. More
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Academic Insight: What Motivates Your Employees
In the February 2020 issue of Fargo, INC!, I shared my perspectives on what managers and leaders can do to be intentional and purposeful when using technology within organizations. More
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The 6SA Framework: Crafting an Argument in 120 words or less
The ability to craft an argument and to defend one’s position in a logical and succinct manner is a critical skill for managers. More
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Being Intentional and Purposeful with Technology: Part 2
In the February 2020 issue of Fargo, INC!, I shared my perspectives on what managers and leaders can do to be intentional and purposeful when using technology within organizations. More
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Academic Insight: Overcoming Resistance To Change
Welcome to 2022! It’s a new year with new possibilities. More
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Increasing Your Value in The Workplace: A Holistic Approach for 2022
Have you ever stopped to think about the value you bring to an organization? More
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Academic Insight: Analyzing Complex Problems Using 4 Paradigms
One of the many things that I stress to my management students is to learn how to analyze a situation, scenario, or problem in depth before determining a solution to resolve it. More
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Academic Insight: Creating Valuable User Guides and Handbooks
A key focus in the management discipline is the effective and efficient allocation and use of resources. More
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Academic Insight: A Collaborative Approach for Conducting Performance Evaluations
Most managers and employees dread the performance evaluation process. More
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Using The 7S Model To Improve Organizational Alignment
It is my hope that this will be a good starting point if you feel that your organization is due for an organizational alignment checkup. More
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Academic Insight: The Importance Of Empathy And Grace In The Workplace
Throughout my career, I often participate in panels and discussions where I share my personal experiences of being an African-American male in today’s society. More
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What Is Your Leadership Philosophy?
Over the years that I have taught Leadership Theory to undergraduate and graduate students More
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Identifying Emerging Business Trends: A Shared Responsibility for Managers and NonManagers
There is so much talk about the importance of managers having a business trends awareness skillset in order to help their organizations adapt to changes in the marketplace. More
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Academic Insight: The Importance Of Knowledge Sharing In Organizations
In today’s society, it is becoming more important to be better managers of organizational resources. More
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Academic Insight: 4 Reasons Why You Should Focus On Followership
And every summer, I would attend a summer basketball camp at Arkansas State University where coaches would put us through various drills to practice the basic fundamentals of the sport. More
