By Cheryl Jacobs There’s no question that the pandemic has had a deep impact on how we work. In the last two and a half years, we at MCG Partners have listened to our clients struggle with the shift to hybrid and remote working. This new way of working has affected so much – from culture, to training, to just adapting to new work habits. One topic, though, continues to bubble to the surface. [...]
By Frank Dadah “How to manage a hybrid team.” “Leading in a hybrid work environment.” “Managing virtually.” The “new normal.” These have become the catch phrases of organizational life since the world turned upside down in 2020. But as cliched as the “new normal” sounds, it’s really true. We are in a different place than we were two years ago, a year ago, even six months ago. And managers are still trying to figure [...]
By Chuck (Charlie) Mollor, CEO, MCG Partners Over the past two years our world has changed dramatically. The disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have changed the way we work and live. They have forced businesses to regroup and rethink their products and services, strategies and, most of all, how to keep employees engaged and productive. Dozens of studies, surveys and research since the beginning of the pandemic describe the seismic changes in [...]
By Heather Wood Strong and purposeful communication is an important tool for managers and leaders alike. The transition to a hybrid workforce has made thoughtful communication even more important. When scheduling a team meeting or one-on-one think about the three C’s: Communication, Clarity, and Compassion. Consider how much information you are sharing (frequency, volume, relevance to the audience), be sure to check in with your audience to make sure they understand what’s being said [...]
We are beyond excited to CELEBRATE the promotions of Erinne Tripp and Stephanie Holmgren! It is the people on our team who make the difference at MCG Partners and they are two of our very best! We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Erinne Tripp to Vice President of Client Services! Erinne has done a fantastic job for the seven and a half years she has been with MCG. She is an MCG [...]
Executive Presence Impact: Preparation, Polish, Performance By Cheryl Jacobs Each of us knows “that” person who walks into the room and owns it. What is it that makes them stand out, to cause people to stop and want to be part of what they are sharing? We are familiar with the term executive presence, but it can be an elusive trait to define and achieve. Executive presence is multi-faceted and embodies how you are seen, [...]
The driver of a successful organization is a culture based on a living and demonstrating a shared set of beliefs that are supported by Strategy Structure People Your values and behaviors need to be reflective in how your organization and people hire, onboard, develop, reward and advance everyone in your organization. Learn more in “Is Your Culture Meeting Your Employee’s and Organization’s Needs?” at HRLF’s September 23rd discussion. Register HERE. About MCG Partners MCG [...]
Are you RTO (return to office) ready? By Frank Dadah As COVID restrictions start to ease and companies make plans to fully reopen, there is a push from employees to either stay fully remote or for the organization to adopt a hybrid work model. Leaders and Executives are trying to balance flexibility for their employees with meeting the demands of their business. Two themes have emerged when trying to construct a viable hybrid work [...]
Listen as Chuck Mollor joins the Coffee with Coaches podcast to talk about his new book, The Rise of the Agile Leader: Can You Make the Shift? Chuck Mollor – How to Stay Relevant | Coffee with Coaches | About MCG Partners MCG Partners is a leadership and talent optimization firm– aligning your business and people strategy for maximum results. MCG Partners a woman-owned consultancy and is also a Predictive Index® (PI®) certified partner. To [...]
5 Drivers of Agile Leadership By Chuck Mollor Considering how quickly market and competitive landscapes are shifting and the world is changing, agile organizations have a distinct advantage over more traditional organizational structures. Hierarchical, command-and-control approaches are being replaced by dynamically constructed and reconstructed networks of teams. Modern organizations operate less like an assembly plant and more like living organisms— shifting, adopting, adjusting, and evolving. “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes [...]
