Pamela J. Franta

Most consultants will admit that one of the most frequently requested training topics is “teambuilding.” Many businesses struggle with employees who resist cooperating, squabble repeatedly, or basically just...

Managing across: The key to advancing your career Having co-workers who don’t get along is a major nuisance to most managers. A key to advancing in your career...

Performance appraisals valuable only if they are conducted properly Most of the organizations with whom I consult have some version of a performance appraisal process. Many have a...

There are many strategies that businesses use to retain high-quality employees. Some of these include good benefit packages, flexible scheduling, congenial work environments and family-friendly policies, but a...

Each of us has a different need for personal space. Some of us are more amenable to closeness and the proximity of others. Others operate more independently and...

Most of us would find work more pleasant if co-workers would follow through on plans and processes. Unfortunately that happens on good days at work but not all...

Many times when we seek to grow or advance our businesses or careers, we seek the advice of “experts.” These are usually people with more experience in the...

I have never met a business owner who wasn’t interested in growing his or her business. Even those who are stretched because they are growing too fast recognize...

Biggest threat to implementing change remains overcoming resistance to it In order to cope with the demands of current business, it is inevitable that one must be open...