Employee Surveys; Are They Worth It?..
There are few concepts in organization development that run as hot and cold as the employee survey. Many organizations try them for a year or two then drop them. Why is this? This article discusses some of the potential problems with such surveys. Some we can avoid and some we just have to live with if we are to reap the benefits. (more)

“The Power of (Irrational) Belief”
Much has been written about the power of belief and the positive impact it can have on our lives and our career. Less emphasis has been placed on the negative power of beliefs that inhibit our life and career success. We tend to use them without realizing it, and they are totally irrational. This article outlines three such beliefs. (more)

Development Tips: “Little things mean a lot”
Personal Development: Often, substantial strides in our personal development can come from changing minor aspects of our behaviour. This is the first in a series of short tips on those “little things that can mean a lot” to our personal effectiveness. (more)


Oldies But Goodies: I was recently discussing with a colleague some great learning resources. One that we both loved and still has applicability is the video of  “The One Minute Manager” by Ken Blanchard. It’s probably too dated to show to management audiences, but if you are looking for some great analogies and a down to earth approach to performance management have a look at this oldie from the 1980s.

For further information on these subjects contact  Bob Power

The GrowthGoals Programme:
Many attempts to develop employees fail, not because of a lack of skill, but because few understand the complexity of the change process. This unique one day workshop will greatly enhance participants’ knowledge of the personal change process and lead to more successful employee development. It can be offered as a stand-alone experience or linked with other initiatives such as leadership skills training, performance management, and 360 surveys. For more information e-mail bob@touchstoneconsulting.ca or call 604-228-1948