by Dianne Crampton | Mar 21, 2025 | Collaboration, feedback |
AI is reshaping industries, automating tasks, and streamlining processes, but there’s one thing technology can’t replace — the power of human collaboration. Small businesses and nonprofits that thrive in the AI era won’t just be the ones that adopt the latest...
by Dianne Crampton | Mar 16, 2025 | toxic leadership |
Toxic workplace behavior is a growing concern for HR professionals and organizational leaders. According to a recent iHire report, nearly half of employees (45.9%) don’t trust HR to address toxic behaviors in their workplaces. Even more concerning, 65.2% of those who...
by Dianne Crampton | Feb 4, 2025 | women in leadership |
Colleagues and women in leadership take a moment to imagine stepping into a workplace where collaboration feels effortless, employees feel heard, and innovation thrives. Now, picture the opposite—a workplace where decisions happen behind closed doors, ideas are...
by Dianne Crampton | Jan 31, 2025 | trust, Uncategorized |
Every day, the headlines remind us of how abandoning trust destroys both workplaces and societies. Trust can be easily broken—whether in business, politics, or personal relationships. But while broken trust makes the news, what often goes unnoticed is how strong,...
by Dianne Crampton | Dec 28, 2024 | training |
Where does Continuous Professional Development (CPD) come into your planning for the coming year? There is a good reason for why I am asking you this. Imagine you’re leading a growing team. Your team is facing the challenges of an ever-changing business landscape....
by Dianne Crampton | Nov 30, 2024 | Agile teams, company culture, cross-functional teams, small and medium-sized businesses, small business |
As we move into 2025, U.S. businesses are bracing for potential trade wars and tariffs on imported goods. This unpredictable environment poses significant challenges, particularly for small and medium- sized businesses (SMEs) that often operate on tighter margins....
by Dianne Crampton | Nov 18, 2024 | versatility |
Versatility and a collaborative work environment impact strategy and execution in key ways. This is what one organization discovered. In the bustling world of startup tech companies, one company stood out with its innovative approach and ambitious goals. However,...
by Dianne Crampton | Nov 7, 2024 | leadership, Uncategorized |
Sarah is an HR executive in a fast-growing company with roughly 500 employees. The arrival of new technology and the shift to hybrid work models had her team feeling disconnected. Despite her best efforts, employee engagement was slipping. Sarah knew that her...
by Dianne Crampton | Oct 30, 2024 | Collaboration, culture, Uncategorized |
In the heat of a dense jungle, a Navy SEAL team was tasked with a high-stakes rescue mission. The objective was clear. Time was tight. Instead of racing into action, however, the team leader called for a halt. “We go slow to go fast,” he...
by Dianne Crampton | Sep 21, 2024 | HR transformation |
The Fed cut interest rates this week. Perhaps it’s time to consider how your HR team can shift focus from admin tasks to talent management for business growth. In many small to mid-sized businesses, Human Resources (HR) departments are overwhelmed by operational and...
