The Agile Leader™ A Revolutionary Lens for the Leader of Today and Tomorrow

By: Heather Wood October 15, 2019 MCG Partners has spent the last 18+ months researching and asking the question, what does the future of leadership look like? What are the key elements, characteristics and skills of the future leader? What we concluded is the future of leadership is the Agile Leader.  The conversation we shared with attendees was passionate, lively and engaging.  At a recent gathering of business leaders, my colleague Cheryl Jacobs and [...]

The Agile Leader™ A Revolutionary Lens for the Leader of Today and Tomorrow2019-10-17T12:01:20-04:00

The Onboarding Gap: Where Onboarding Programs Fail Their Promises

It is widely known that a successful onboarding experience is critical for new hire engagement, retention and performance. According to research done by Glassdoor, successful onboarding can help increase retention by 82% and productivity by 70%. Getting onboarding right is a complex and time-consuming endeavor, but it beats the alternative. According to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), up to 50% of new hires leave their jobs within their first 18 months of [...]

The Onboarding Gap: Where Onboarding Programs Fail Their Promises2020-03-30T14:27:17-04:00

MCG Partners speaking at #NEHRA2019

The countdown to #NEHRA2019 is on and we hope to see you at our workshop! Unlocking Leadership Agility with Cheryl Jacobs Tuesday, September 24th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm While many leaders and organizations struggle with becoming more agile, there are identified drivers that can increase a leader's agility. Key takeaways you can expect to receive:  Define what agility looks like for leaders Understand your own behavioral style Measure your own leadership agility and [...]

MCG Partners speaking at #NEHRA20192020-04-20T10:26:49-04:00

mcg partners speaking at HRLF event

Don't miss MCG's own Heather Wood and Cheryl Jacobs speaking on The Agile Leader at HRLF's event with Ram Charan "What CEO's and Boards Want from HR". To find out more about the event click here. 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 learn more please contact John [...]

mcg partners speaking at HRLF event2020-03-27T12:10:30-04:00

mcg partners giving back

Our MCG team had an amazing work day volunteering at The Greater Boston Food Bank. The Greater Boston Food Bank takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve their mission of providing hope, success and dignity to hungry people across Eastern Massachusetts. We are proud to work with such an organization that makes a difference in our community. Last year, GBFB distributed 50.65 million healthy meals across Eastern Massachusetts. Being involved in our [...]

mcg partners giving back2020-03-27T12:11:26-04:00

Happy Fourth of July!

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 learn more please contact John Griffith at [email protected] and at mcgpartners.com

Happy Fourth of July!2020-03-27T12:12:01-04:00

12th Cure for Cancer Charity Golf Classic

Everyone has a story. Some are cancer patients, some survivors. Some are doing it for family or friends. Some are just doing it. We believe that contributing positively to our community and its people is part of our success. We pledge to this commitment by getting involved and participating with programs that face our family, friends and neighbors. That is why we are proud to announce our 12th Charity Golf Classic to support a [...]

12th Cure for Cancer Charity Golf Classic2020-03-27T12:12:30-04:00

Leadership Development and its Challenges in a time of Complexity

There have been many articles written recently about Leadership Development, and with good reason. Leadership development is the process by which companies first identify individuals within their organizations who have the potential for leadership, and then provide them with the resources and training they need to grow into those positions and have a positive long-term impact on the organization. Done well, Leadership Development can have a multitude of positive effects on an organization’s performance, [...]

Leadership Development and its Challenges in a time of Complexity2020-03-27T12:13:01-04:00

Happy Memorial Day

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 learn more please contact John Griffith at [email protected] and at mcgpartners.com

Happy Memorial Day2020-03-27T12:13:14-04:00

Is Your Leader an Adult?

Most of us have had the painful experience of working for a leader who seemed a little less ‘mature’. Perhaps the greatest rendition of this is Steve Carell’s character on The Office “Michael Scott.” Although he means well, his grandiosity and insecurities are a comical barrier to productivity and effectiveness for the employees of Dunder Mifflin. There may have been a time in the past when the maturity level of a leader was not [...]

Is Your Leader an Adult?2020-03-27T12:13:50-04:00