Small Talk is Bigger Than You Think

Small Talk is Bigger Than You Think

by Deanna Parkton and Ed Hunter Love it or not-so-much, we all engage in small talk.  Depending on the people and your own disposition, small talk may be a welcomed opportunity to have a pleasant exchange and build rapport, or a dreaded and purely superficial...

Thriving in Times of Change

Thriving in Times of Change

  by Deanna Parkton When things change at work, it is normal to have strong feelings about it. Changes such as a new manager, new leaders in administration, or a new process or policy can leave us feeling off kilter. Change in the workplace can bring about all...

Team Goal Setting: Making It A Group Effort

Team Goal Setting: Making It A Group Effort

by Deanna Parkton As we start a new year, organizations and teams are implementing new goals for the year. Often, company and departmental goals are set by management with little input from employees: the individuals whose work will be contributing to those goals....