In today’s business world, it’s more common than ever for teams to be spread out across the globe. Virtual teams can be a great way to tap into top talent, but they come with their own unique challenges. In this blog post, we’ll share tips on successfully managing virtual teams. With the rise of the …
Training is key to team member success at all levels of the organization. However, some companies tend to focus only on training newly hired, entry-level team members. As current employees advance within the organization to higher-level positions, they can also benefit from training to gain the knowledge and confidence to succeed in their roles. Training …
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Gender equity begins with addressing the specific challenges that women face in the workplace. In gender-neutral leadership trainings, women are provided with guidance that does not acknowledge their experiences, unique leadership styles, and the barriers that may prevent them from succeeding. Across the world, the disparities between men and women in the workplace are presented …
At Cooper Consulting Group, we get a lot of requests for training leaders and teams on emotional intelligence. The purpose of this article is to explain what emotional intelligence is and some easy tips. So what is emotional intelligence? Many authors have their own definition of what emotional intelligence (EQi) is. The best answer is …
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Have you ever tried to get out of quicksand? If you haven’t you’ve likely seen movies of people who step into quicksand and eventually sink. A lack of trust is like quicksand. A company without trust may find itself slowly sinking only to look back years and just realize how bad the situation is and …
I have successfully trained thousands of leaders and managers. One of the common questions I get is how to motivate employees at work. Before I start on how to motivate employees at work. I first want to define motivation. The dictionary defines motivation as a force, stimulus, or incentive. In general, there are two types …
Instead of trust falls and a ropes in a typical team building for work course Cooper Consulting Group uses purposeful, experiential activities to bring about a-ha moments in individuals and teams. We have conducted fun survival activities that highlight communication, commitment, buy-in, decision-making, and teamwork as people work through a scenario we provide. We split …
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and as I reflect on our 2021 work year, I think about the issues many organizations faced (and will continue into 2022). From my perspective, a key driver of organizational success is leadership. In the 2019 Global Human Capital Trends survey, 805 respondents rated leadership as a high priority, but …
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People have been fascinated by the DiSC theory’s foundations and teachings for many years, with some of the most profound research dating back as far as 444. B.C. So, what are the 4 DiSC personality types? The DiSC Assessment groups personality styles into four main quadrants: (D) Dominance; (i) Influence; (S) Steadiness; and (C) Conscientiousness. The name of the model stands for …
Comprehending and interpreting behavior is fairly complex, and misunderstandings can cause a wide range of negative outcomes in various scenarios. When it comes to understanding the different behavioral traits of various individuals, the Wiley Brand has plenty of information to offer. So, what are the five behaviors? The Five Behaviors Model focuses on trust, conflict, commitment, …
