© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. This topic is about the group-based, Action Learning process in which members work together in a group (a “set”) on real-world priorities (called a “problem” by many practitioners) primarily by sharing questions and taking actions between meetings. Members learn from the reflection during and between meetings, …
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Embarking on a business venture in Alaska can be an exhilarating escapade, but deciphering the intricacies of business registration may appear daunting. The multitude of necessary steps and momentous decisions to be made can understandably induce feelings of intimidation. However, rest assured that registering your business need not be an arduous undertaking. This guide will …
Starting a business venture can be exciting and fulfilling, but the complexities of registering your business might seem overwhelming, especially if you’re new to entrepreneurship. However, with the right guidance and resources, registering your business in Mississippi can be made easier without unnecessary complications. This article offers a concise and informative step-by-step guide to help …
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© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Whether your organization is a for-profit or nonprofit, you have to address certain considerations and make certain decisions if you set out to intentionally expand — or grow — your organization, products and/or services. You can grow your organization, products and/or services just by managing them well, for example, …
Learn Strategic Planning Without Incurring Travel Costs! The Series Facilitating Strategic Planning from the Consultants Development Institute provides virtual courses and numerous downloadable tools to learn to facilitate strategic planning. Concurrently you customize your own relevant and realistic Strategic Plan and earn a Certificate in Facilitating Strategic Planning. © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading How to Ensure Strong Employee Performance Management Sections of This Topic Include How to Set Relevant and Realistic Goals With Your Employees …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Much of the content of this topic came from this book: This document provides guidance toward planning and implementing an evaluation process for for-profit or nonprofit programs — there are many kinds of evaluations that can be applied to programs, for example, goals-based, process-based, and outcomes-based. …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Test – What is Your Personal Decision-Making Style? Guidelines to Rational Problem Solving and Decision-Making Rational Versus Organic Approach to Problem Solving and Decision Making General Guidelines to Problem Solving and Decision-Making Various Methods and Tools for Problem-Solving and Decision Making …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Preparation for Interview Types of Interviews Types of Topics in Questions Sequence of Questions Wording of Questions Carrying Out Interview Immediately After Interview Other Resources *General Information and Resources *Ethics …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Sections in This Topic Include What Are Generational Differences? Overview of Perceived Differences Between Generations Are Generational Differences a Myth? Guidelines for Managing Different Generations Also, consider Related Library Topics What Are Generational Differences? What is a Generation? Before we go on to discuss any perceived differences between generations, …
A comprehensive, practical book by Carter McNamara The guidelines and resources on this topic are not sufficient to develop strong competencies in supervision. Those competencies come from extensive experience in applying that information. Sections of This Topic Include What is Supervision? To Truly Understand Supervision, Be Acquainted With Its Broad Content Know How Organizations Are …
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Written by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Copyright; Authenticity Consulting, LLC (Note that there are separate topics about How to Design Your Management Development Program and How to Design Your Leadership Development Program. Those two topics are very similar to this topic about supervisor development, but with a different focus.) Sections of This …
Guidelines for Conducting Supervisoral Development Programs © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. (This page is referenced from Supervisory Development.) Among the various positions in management, the role of supervisor is quite …
The Human Resource: View from a Cynic (a poem) © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. I’ve got your application here. You’re a Minneapolis native? I ask these things as “need to know.” You see, here, we’re “participative”! Your predecessor’s out the door. Problems too numerous to mention. Listen to me and you’ll …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Cynicism is distrust of the intentions of others, a belief that others are not representing their true motives. Research indicates a growing cynicism among managers and workers in America. However, there are few resources to address this syndrome. Also, it seems, few practitioners (educators, consultants, trainers …
Backlash Against New Business Paradigm? Are We Practitioners “Walking Our Own Talk”? © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. There is a recent explosion of management literature, much of which asserts the strong need for change in today’s business organizations. Few people, if any, disagree with this need for change. However, the unrealistic …
Copyright Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, LLC The focus of the Library is on resources for personal, professional, and organizational development. At the core of these is personal development. Without personal development, it’s difficult to sustain professional and organizational development. Sections on This Topic Include What is a Mindset? Examples of Various Mindsets Breakthrough: Fixed Versus …
Copyright Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, LLC Sections on This Topic Include What is Memorizing? Concerns About Memorization as a Learning Technique Test Your Memory How to Improve Your Memory Also, consider Concentration Creative Thinking Critical Thinking Mindfulness Mindsets Reframing Systems Thinking Strategic Thinking Related Library Topics What is Memorizing? Memorizing is learning information by working …