by Jayne Heggen | Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, Change Management, Heggen Group
Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus is accredited the oft-repeated quotation, “Everything changes and nothing stands still.” The words have been manipulated throughout the ages, all to the same general effect: The only constant about change is change...
by Jayne Heggen | Jan 2, 2018 | Blog, Heggen Group, Planning Goals
As if the holidays didn’t impose sufficient stress upon normal human beings, those in management must also cope with the added burden of managing not only their own stress but also the stress of those who report to them. After all, that’s what good bosses do. They...
by Jayne Heggen | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog, Heggen Group, Planning Goals
Corporate culture and strategy follow the truisms of plumbing. Like water, communication always runs downhill. In other words, business success begins at the top and flows down through the ranks to the people who actually do the work of carrying out the business. All...
by Jayne Heggen | Dec 12, 2017 | Blog, Heggen Group, Planning Goals
What makes your business unique also gives it a competitive advantage, regardless of your industry niche. Take a look at the biggies, like Walmart. This enormously successful discount retailer built its empire on low prices without regard for product quality, customer...
by Jayne Heggen | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog, Heggen Group, Leadership
If your news feed looks anything like mine, you’ll have noticed a trend in articles that speaks to business ethics as applied to the people who work for you as well as the clientèle you serve. Humane treatment of employees becomes crucial in attracting and retaining...
by Jayne Heggen | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog, Heggen Group, Talent Management
Public service announcements promote desired values and behavior and discourage unhealthy or undesired behavior with varying degrees of efficacy, ranging from the failure of mixed messages to well-publicized successes. “The creation of policies that give people a...
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