workplace performance improvement

This is part 2 of the series referencing the original post, 5 Steps to a Successful Workplace.

We often gravitate towards training as a means to improve performance in organizations, however there are several non-instructional interventions that can be implemented to improve productivity and prompt employees to meet defined organizational goals. One such intervention is an employee incentive program. continue reading...

In the weeks ahead we will be taking a closer look at the actions and qualities businesses need in order to create a successful workplace. This is part 1 of that series referencing the original post, 5 Steps to a Successful Workplace. continue reading...

Many organizations understand just how important proper training and development of their workforce can be. With guided instruction, you can lead your team to a higher threshold of performance and enhance your business processes. Although training modules can be created for almost any business need some of the more common teachable skills such as communication, customer service, diversity, ethics, human relations and safety are delivered in almost any industry you can think of. continue reading...

An intervention in an organization is an all-encompassing term. It can refer to many things such as a change, program or event to improve overall performance in people and the organization as a whole. It is important to remember that an intervention is not worth doing unless you have the evidence calling for one and a solid rationale for doing so. This is where needs assessments are a valuable tool in improving performance in the workplace. continue reading...

I recently stumbled upon a white-paper from Vistage International on on Six Critical Elements of Long-Range Strategic Planning and I think two important elements are missing from what is an otherwise good synopsis of what companies need to do to survive and thrive in the years ahead. Those elements are your staff (people) and your customers. continue reading...

As we look ahead 2, 5, maybe 10 years from now, I believe businesses will embrace more and more of social networking’s best elements as means to enhance performance and communications within their organizations.

Fellow blogger and colleague, Tac Anderson, posted some research findings at his blog on the future of human resources and social media. It shows where we’re headed in business, but also discusses the barriers to implementing social media. continue reading...

A couple years ago I met an interesting individual by the name of John Bernardo, the owner of Sustainable Innovations based in Boise, ID. After learning more about John’s work experience and his business, I started to think about how sustainability in business can improve workplace performance.  Below is a brief interview I did with John to learn more about sustainability and how it relates back to business. continue reading...

The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) is the leading international organization dedicated to improving performance and productivity in the workplace.  Rather than give you their definition of performance improvement (referred to as Human Performance Improvement at ISPI), I thought I would give you PinPoint Performance Solutions’ definition as we choose to see it and how we choose to apply its principles. continue reading...

With a new year comes a new direction for PinPoint Performance Solutions. continue reading...