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Kenan Samms

The Care & Feeding of Intrapreneurial Employees

To thrive in the the WorkQuake(tm) of the Knowledge Economy, an organization must find, retain and develop Intraprenuerial Employees. Here's how: It's the Employees! In the hyper-competitive environment of the Knowledge ...READ»

Kenan Samms

Onboarding for Fun & Profit!

Orientation ain't cutting it anymore in the time of the WorkQuake(tm)!  Instead organizations need to pay more attention to not only who the hire but what they are doing to retain who they hire.  An Onboarding Process will ...READ»

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The Value of Employee Engagement Surveys as Part of a Change Management Strategy

If you just change the paradigm from budget cuts... to opportunities, growth and involvement your organization's business results will be your barometer of employee engagement... READ»

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Where Are You on The “Balance” Seesaw?

On any given day as you walk down the streets of Manhattan — or any streets for that matter — you will probably see people engaging in conversations or texting on their cell phones, checking and responding to e-mail on their ...READ»

Kenan Samms

Clarence Otis Jr. Interview

In the June 7th New York Times there was an interview with Clarence Otis Jr., CEO of Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden & Capital Grille - talk about diversity!)that I found intriguing because of his answers to 2 ...READ»

Kenan Samms

A guide to dealing with resistant employees

Where, oh where has my willing employee gone? And where did all of these irrelevant and resistant employees come from?   The No. 1 question I hear from managers and leaders is, “How do I deal with resistant ...READ»

Kenan Samms

The Entreprenurial Organization

It's not the strongest nor most intelligent of the species that survive; it is the one most adaptable to change" -- Charles Darwin Last week's post generated discussion about what constitutes an Entrepreneurial Organization, ...READ»

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Diversity and the Healthcare Sector

Current demographics show that the healthcare sector in the US is faced with a more diverse patient-base than ever before, and this demographic trend is set to continue. This change in America’s demographic poses several challenges for the healthcare sector. What steps can healthcare organizations take in the short-term that will support them in better-serving the needs of an increasingly diverse population in the future, positioning them as leaders as health services providers, and as employers. READ»

Kenan Samms

What's the Plan Stan Deux?

      I’ve written a lot lately about the need for every Company, as well as every department in the Company, to have a Strategic Plan.  Clearly, every Company needs the basic roadmap that describes, in clear and simple terms, ...READ»

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Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling — It is Possible, Right?

I read an article this week about a recent report revealing that women face gender discrimination from the beginning of their careers — not necessarily when they reach the executive level. So, the thought of even reaching the C ...READ»

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