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The Value of Relationships

The Value of Relationships

As a part of our Succession Planning, Stephanie recently accompanied me on a sales call. It was with a client who was not familiar with Compression Planning in any way, shape or form. A new friend of ours who runs their HR team had been tasked with finding a “project management system” that could potentially […]

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2017 Focus Guideline Cards

Guidelines/Norms/Expecations

Guidelines/Norms/Expectations. I’ve updated all eight Guideline Cards we use in every session and you can download them here. The content is still the same, but the look and feel are updated. Below are the four you use during the Explore Phase in a Compression Planning session. I’m including my “script” – how I introduce them […]

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How to REALLY Background

Dr. Mary Brumbach, CFRE, Associate Vice Chancellor, Strategic Initiatives, Dallas County Community College District  (DCCCD) did the best job of Background for a Trustees’ retreat I’ve seen. Without exception. Best job for any CP session ever. Here are the infographics Mary used with the DCCCD Board of Trustees: Demographic Issues Economic and Workforce Issues Poverty […]

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Ken Cowing

Honoring My Mentor and Friend, Dr. Kendall Cowing

The Reverend Doctor Kendall Cowing Charlotte, North Carolina Passed away on February 4, 2013 Married to high school sweetheart Della Father of 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren I’d like to share four items about Ken and his impact on Compression Planning and leading groups: How he mentored me His advice about groups with […]

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