Daniel Bloom
Largo, FL
CEO/ Managing Consultant, Daniel Bloom & Associates, Inc
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Daniel Bloom
Have designed one of the first courses in the country pairing six sigma with HR. In 14 hours gain some insight into how to make a place for you at the strategic table. Offer on two different dates coming up in Tampa. Also willing it to bring it to your location. Email me for more information at dan@dbaiconsulting.com
Daniel Bloom
HRCI approves six sigma for hr course for 2011 strategic credit towards PHR/SPHR renewal. More information at http://www.tampatraining.com/training-courses/course-details.cfm?ID=1123
Michael Dvorscak
What is strategy?
Nidal:
strategy is how you achieve your long term goal by navigating through ambiguity. it is the plan that you follow and adapt to by utilizing all the ...Morestrategy is how you achieve your long term goal by navigating through ambiguity. it is the plan that you follow and adapt to by utilizing all the information and tools you can gather from the micro and macro environment you are in.
a plan of action designed to achieve a goal...
93 weeks ago
a plan of action designed to achieve a goal...
93 weeks ago
Michael Dvorscak:
Very interesting posts. I think it is fair to say that strategy (good, bad or indifferent) contains many of the attributes listed above.
I would ...MoreVery interesting posts. I think it is fair to say that strategy (good, bad or indifferent) contains many of the attributes listed above.
I would completely agree that the "desired reality" has to be clear. Lack of clarity seems to be a large stumbling block for many organizations.
I also think that "action" in strategy has to be emphasized. If I were to ask a follow-up question. It would be "how is strategy developed?"
78 weeks ago
I would ...MoreVery interesting posts. I think it is fair to say that strategy (good, bad or indifferent) contains many of the attributes listed above.
I would completely agree that the "desired reality" has to be clear. Lack of clarity seems to be a large stumbling block for many organizations.
I also think that "action" in strategy has to be emphasized. If I were to ask a follow-up question. It would be "how is strategy developed?"
78 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I have a really hard time asking people for help, especially my family and friends. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I'm pretty sure it's haunted me for most of my life. Maybe it stems from being an only child. I realized that I have to get better at asking for help after watching Ty's Rock Your Career video on our Facebook page today >> http://bit.ly/cWtoHb
Do you guys have any strategies for doing this? If anyone else struggles w/ the same problem I'd love to hear your ideas.
94 weeks ago from Work-Family Balance, Professional Development, Ask A Coach and Job Resources and Career Coaching2 more
Becky Benishek:
Depending on how much you truly mooched off of them while you were still in the nest, I bet you'll find that parents can be oddly happy to help ...MoreDepending on how much you truly mooched off of them while you were still in the nest, I bet you'll find that parents can be oddly happy to help out their kids once in awhile! That's been my experience. I don't like to ask them either for the same reasons--I feel I should be taking care of them (even if they don't need it)--but it's as if they're glad to still be considered an integral part of our lives, and proud to be asked to help.
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Amy Chandler:
I think the fear of asking for help comes from a fear of rejection. What if the person says no, or if he/she does help but is resentful of the ...MoreI think the fear of asking for help comes from a fear of rejection. What if the person says no, or if he/she does help but is resentful of the imposition, or whatever your fear of asking for help sounds like. When my fear of asking for help (or for anything) does show up, I remember a quote from my employer: "My wife probably wouldn't have married me if I hadn't asked." It's a witty variation of "you can't get what you don't ask for," but it drives home the point that if it's really important, then don't be afraid to ask.
93 weeks ago
93 weeks ago
Sara Gallagher
I've been thinking lately about whether it's better to hire for pain or hire for pleasure. There was a great article on Inc.com about this issue. My response is here: http://gearsandshifts.com/2010/06/hire-for-pain-or-hire-for-pleasure/
Do you think the advantages of keeping your organization small and lean outweigh the danger of becoming detrimentally understaffed? Who feels the "pain" first...your org or the customer?
100 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, The Boss-Employee Relationship and The Modern Strategist1 more
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Daniel Bloom:
Amanda, I would suggest that you consider the thoughts of Russ Moen from Express Personnel. He presents a seminar entitled "Love em or Lose Them. ...MoreAmanda, I would suggest that you consider the thoughts of Russ Moen from Express Personnel. He presents a seminar entitled "Love em or Lose Them. In the seminar Russell suggests that when we were in the industrial age, employees were considered an expense item. Now that we have moved to the knowledge age, employees are non-owned corporate assets. The knowledge that employees have in their heads is what keeps organizations going. I attended a seminar recently where the presenter said he knew of a corporation, in order to save money, offered early buyout to anyone with over 25 years of experience and got 100% participation. The company closed within 6 months. The problem we see today is chaos in the workplace where the generations just don't get how to work together.
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100 weeks ago
Amanda Fox:
You're not kidding there. My job title alone has workers from age 19 to 73. Difficult is an understatement.
100 weeks ago
100 weeks ago
Daniel Bloom
New blog post @hrstrategist@net-speed. http://hrstrategistatnet-speed.blogspot.com
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Kris A
I need some opinions on this issue. Lately I've been hearing several job "gurus" advising people to ditch the chronological order format on their résumé in favor of one list of top accomplishments throughout their careers.
While I understand the concept, I personally would rather see the accomplishments within the traditional chronological format so that I could see how long someone was at each position. Has anyone else been hearing this? Please let me know your thoughts.
112 weeks ago from Ask A Coach and Personal Development
Daniel Bloom:
Kris, I am going to respond with a different twist. I personally use a functional resume for all applications. When you have a wide range of ...MoreKris, I am going to respond with a different twist. I personally use a functional resume for all applications. When you have a wide range of experience it is the only real true way to present that experience. The other reason many executives use this format is to get around the opportunity for a company to discriminate based on age. If you use a chronological format there is no way to present your experience based on what you have done. I have been on both sides of the desk and can tell you many hiring managers start by tallying the years of experience rather than what the candidate can bring to the table.
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Dale Beermann
Is anyone using Basecamp for project management? I'm evaluating it right now and find it really frustrating. I shift milestones and all of the todos are still under the old dates. It's nearly impossible to effectively change a project plan from what I can tell.
Does anyone have other suggestions? Pivotal Tracker looks interesting, and it's free. I need something that can do project management and time tracking for consulting gigs.
115 weeks ago from Freelancing and Tech Gurus
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Dale Beermann:
This was all super useful, thanks everyone. I've started looking at a few of these, but I'm starting to settle on Pivotal Tracker. I found out ...MoreThis was all super useful, thanks everyone. I've started looking at a few of these, but I'm starting to settle on Pivotal Tracker. I found out that they have a time tracking feature, you just have to ask to have it enabled. It's also free, and based on agile development, which for me is perfect.
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
Ben Weller:
I've used Basecamp, and I found it to be OK. I like the connectivity with FreshBooks... Despite that, I've been with using 5pm (MoreI've used Basecamp, and I found it to be OK. I like the connectivity with FreshBooks... Despite that, I've been with using 5pm (http://www.5pmweb.com/) for months now, and find it quite easy to use. My clients seem to find it valuable as well for collaboration and issue / progress tracking.
113 weeks ago
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Ty Unglebower
How many blogs do you truly follow? I mean truly. http://bit.ly/cK9ELy
Melissa Breau:
Ty, I follow 24 blogs; I read every single post on 2 of those, and whichever posts interest me on the rest.
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115 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen:
I read almost everything that is published on 15 blogs at the moment. About half of them posts something at least twice a week. Some post daily ...MoreI read almost everything that is published on 15 blogs at the moment. About half of them posts something at least twice a week. Some post daily and others post infrequently.
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