Episodes

  • Consultant Insights: Helping Clients See the Unseen

    Consultant Insights: Helping Clients See the Unseen
    Nov 20 2024
    In this episode, Sara interviews Ginny Nemchick, a principal consultant of people operations, about the challenges and changes in HR and people operations in the past four years. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on workplaces, the importance of values alignment, and the need for clear policies and practices. Ginny shares examples of clients who are successfully implementing positive changes and offers insights on delivering hard-to-hear feedback. They also discuss the value of investing in people operations and the role of external consultants in providing a fresh perspective. Stream more episodes wherever you get your podcasts!
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    23 mins
  • Research Revealed: High Trust Leaders

    Research Revealed: High Trust Leaders
    Nov 13 2024
    In this episode of Research Revealed, Sara discusses the importance of developing human-centric skills in leaders. The shift towards valuing skills such as empathy and emotional intelligence highlights a trend towards more collaborative and inclusive organizational cultures. Sara provides steps to develop these skills, including active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence training. She also emphasizes the need for a culture of feedback and recognition. The implementation of these skills should not only focus on individual development but also on integrating them into team and organizational practices. Embracing these skills is crucial for effective leadership and managing change. Stream more episodes wherever you get your podcasts!
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    7 mins
  • Defining Impactful Feedback

    Defining Impactful Feedback
    Nov 6 2024
    In this new episode of Can I Offer You Some Feedback, Sara talks to an HR manager Jenn. They discuss feedback as a tool for personal improvement. Preferring to be the receiver of feedback, Jenn emphasizes the importance of timely and impactful feedback. She believes that creating a culture of feedback and modeling it at the highest levels is crucial. Listen to more episodes wherever you get your podcasts!
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    14 mins
  • Business Bites: Kaizen

    Business Bites: Kaizen
    Oct 30 2024
    In this new episode Sara shares a business bite with us. A management philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement through small incremental changes referred to as Kaizen. It originated in Japan after World War II and has become a core principle in lean manufacturing and business management worldwide. Kaizen is applied in various areas such as production lines and customer service teams to improve efficiency and enhance processes. To implement Kaizen, it is important to encourage collaboration and a mindset of continuous improvement. Small manageable improvements over time lead to significant change and progress. Subscribe to the podcast for new episodes weekly!
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    5 mins
  • Consultant Insights: The Power of Building Relationships

    Consultant Insights: The Power of Building Relationships
    Oct 23 2024
    In this Consultant episode, Sara talks with George, a consultant and coach specializing in HR and DEI consulting. They discuss DEI practices, the importance of mental health in the workplace, and the role of feedback in leadership development. George shares his approach to coaching and training, emphasizing the need for leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for their employees. They also discuss the power of networking and building relationships in the HR and DEI space. Subscribe to the podcast for new episodes weekly!
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    26 mins
  • Research Revealed: How Many of Your Staff Are Ready to Quit?

    Research Revealed: How Many of Your Staff Are Ready to Quit?
    Oct 16 2024
    This week, Sara shares some research on the challenge of employee turnover and provides three steps that leaders can take to address it. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind turnover and tailoring strategies to address them. Learn to measure the effectiveness of these strategies and focus on tactics that make a difference. The goal is to create a more committed workforce and retain valuable talent. Subscribe to the podcast for new episodes weekly!
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    7 mins
  • Making Every Conversation Count Through the Power of Feedback

    Making Every Conversation Count Through the Power of Feedback
    Oct 9 2024
    Discover how to make feedback a positive experience in the latest episode of “Can I Offer You Some Feedback?”! Featuring the insightful Otto, a fundraising and development officer for a large nonprofit and a former real estate broker owner. Otto introduces a refreshing take on delivering constructive criticism with kindness and intention. Timing is everything! Sara and guest, emphasize the importance of allowing feedback to breathe. Learn how to balance immediacy with thoughtful reflection in your feedback conversations. Subscribe for new weekly episodes!
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    22 mins
  • Business Bites: Decision Matrix Analysis

    Business Bites: Decision Matrix Analysis
    Oct 2 2024
    Sara shares a brand new Business Bite on Decision Matrix Analysis: a systematic approach to making complex business decisions. It involves scoring options against predefined criteria and creating a weighted total to determine the best choice. This method has been used since 1960 and gained popularity as businesses sought more structured decision-making approaches. Decision Matrix Analysis can be applied to various scenarios, such as selecting a vendor or prioritizing projects. Before using this method, it is important to define clear and measurable criteria and assign appropriate weights and scores to each criterion. Subscribe for new weekly episodes!
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    5 mins