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"The unit within the system with the most behavioral responses available to it controls the system." —the first law of cybernetics At AdVantage Consulting, we believe that helping our clients solve problems, increase performance, create a “can-do ” culture, and achieve outstanding results requires a continual learning of new methods the “trying out ” of new ideas and new approaches and the transferring of that knowledge of how to do things differently into your organization. Our “toolbox ” has the techniques that you need - for the high performance that you must have.
success relies on supporting a team approach. Using our unique consulting, coaching, and training modalities, we partner with your organization to develop and sustain high-performing teams.
Assessments: Organizational Surveys are conducted for many reasons, among them:
The Assessments:
General Electric (GE) “Workout ” Process: There is no denying the effectiveness of the Work-Out system at General Electric (GE). “Workout ” is GE’s approach to intensive team problem solving and is based on the belief that the only way to shift a company’s culture is to change the habitual thinking and behavior of its employees and management.
Goal Setting: Goal setting is the term commonly used for the process of setting and working toward specific, defined outcomes. By learning the skills of goal setting, developing success habits, and maintaining a goal-setting routine, you will have the map to success a map that will guide you straight to the achievement of all the goals which are critical for organizational and personal success.
"There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish." - Warren G. Bennis Creativity: Draw out the brilliance in your organization through the art and science of applying creativity, innovation, and visionary thinking to every aspect of your business.
Problem Solving: Problem solving is a natural process. Indeed, we are born problem solvers. It consists of choosing issues that require attention, setting goals, finding or designing suitable courses of action, and evaluating and choosing among alternative actions.
Individual Development: Personal development methods come in many shapes and sizes. A focus on personal development can foster confidence, leadership skills and critical thinking throughout your organization. From communications to goal setting and time management, we can all become more effective in our work and relationships. A dynamic business should have employees who want to learn and expand their horizons.
Communication: Regardless of what business you are in —a large corporation, a small company, or a home-based business —effective communication skills are essential for success.You must learn to listen as well as to speak.
Facilitating: The facilitator plays an active role, helping people to follow their instincts more than a preexisting agenda. He or she helps them determine an issue they really care about, whether it seems solvable or not. The facilitator helps foster shifts of energy and thought by following the natural flow of conversation and by supporting group spontaneity. Sometimes these shifts take the form of new ideas; other times they bring a new sense of what the “real problem ” is.
Consulting: Managing the varied demands of your organization, you often feel that you are required to be a master of all trades. It is not possible though, to be an expert in every aspect of your business. Using a consultant need not be a painful exercise. As with any other transaction, you have to know what you want, why you want it and how much you are prepared to pay for it.
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