by Ed McMahon | May 4, 2022 | The HR Professional
Originally posted at the beginning of the pandemic as “Business as (Un)usual”, I believe two years later these tips still resonate, especially as operations begin to ramp up during the “return to office” that many organizations are undergoing.... 
by Mike Brush | Apr 27, 2022 | The HR Professional
When leaders ask my advice regarding a performance issue in their organization, I eventually find myself searching out the crossover manager related to the issue. Understanding the concept of the crossover manager will enable you to resolve issues and increase the... 
by Ed McMahon | Jun 3, 2020 | The 'C' Suite, The HR Professional
COVID-19 has forced companies worldwide to change how they work—a change that many experts suggest could be permanent. Most people would agree that more than “work” happens at “work”. We take the time to define “work” when we are engaged with our clients and to... by Ed McMahon | Mar 23, 2020 | The 'C' Suite
Corporate culture gets a lot of attention in the business press, scholarly articles and popular media. The term was first used by Dr. Elliott Jaques, whose pioneering work includes Stratified Systems Theory—the foundation of the tool set we use with our clients. ... 
by Ed McMahon | Feb 16, 2016 | The 'C' Suite
So you want your organization to get strong today and build for the future using “operational excellence?” Here are three critical things for Boards, CEO’s and COO’s (Chief Operating Officers) to keep top of mind. A good starting point is to consider the principle...