Our individual experiences shape how we take in and respond to information. Our personality preferences, culture, family experiences and even regional norms act as filters to the vast amounts of information we give and receive each day. In some respects, this is a gift. We need to be able to decipher the difference between relevant and irrelevant information in our technology-driven world. Without this our head might explode. However, our filters become dangerous when they lead to assumptions and misunderstandings.
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Archive for September, 2009
Acknowledging and Incorporating Workplace Diversity
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Gain the Greatest Benefit from Executive Coaching – Ask these Key Questions
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
When it comes to executive coaching people tend to fall into one of two camps. It either is viewed as a panacea that will magically “fix” a manager experiencing performance problems, or it is viewed as a superfluous expenditure that will reap very little benefit for the person being coached or the company-at-large.
Find the Right Candidate – Five Key Questions to Ask
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009The job is posted, resumes received, preliminary reviews conducted and now it’s time to conduct interviews. This is the stage in the process when you will have the most direct contact with potential employees so it is critical to be prepared. A poor interview experience may leave a negative impression with a potential candidate or, worse yet, lead to an inadequate hire. A well-executed interview will provide the information needed to select the right candidate for the job. What questions should you ask? What questions are appropriate? Below are the top five questions most employers forget to ask. These should be standard to every interview process.