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Developing relationships and building partnerships are essential components in defining the need for services and creating customized programs that produce results. Contact us for more information on how we can help you help your staff ascend to an even higher level of performance.
March 5th, 2010
Why do I need a coach?
Have you had a conversation like this with yourself? “I am a very smart person, I have gotten along quite well with expertise in my field, common sense and drive. Coaches charge a lot of money. Expensive cheerleaders. What can they do for me that I can’t do for [...]
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February 6th, 2010
Development and implementation of a feedback process for employee evaluation
In June, 1998, Northern Hospital of Surry County implemented a new process for conducting employee evaluations organization-wide. This process, called a feedback process, was implemented as a result of extensive study of the needs of the organization, its employees, and the community it serves. The decisions [...]
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February 5th, 2010
In a continuing effort to improve supply management and to add value to the company, purchasing is currently testing innovative relationships with three suppliers at the Chester, SC, Works 54 plant. Although high levels of outsourcing have not been appropriate for all PPG fiber glass plants, excellent
management support at the Chester facility created an opportunity [...]
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