Sollah Blog - 2023 Posts
Inclusion Creates New Workplace Opportunities
by Jon Grannis, 2 months ago
While shifting a company’s perspective to seeing DEIB as an organizational development initiative does bring about a substantial change in regard to how diversity is viewed and approached throughout the organization, this change also creates new efficiencies and business opportunities.
Generations Apart
by Jon Grannis, 2 months ago
A fun and interesting perspective of Gen X and Gen Y employees - from the perspective of a Baby Boomer. Honest thoughts and interesting stereotypes are discussed. Will some generation-based attributes still annoy us? Sure they will. Can we work through those problems? We can if we choose to do so.
Understanding Preconceived Notions & Stereotypes
by Jon Grannis, 3 months ago
Having preconceived notions or stereotypes about other people is like assuming that you know all of the ingredients of an item of food just by looking at it.
Invest Your Time for Others - A Cultural Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 4 months ago
On teams, it is important to be willing to invest time into the lives of other team members. We do this by learning about what they need and what obstacles they face and by then offering our assistance.
A Full Plate (Avoiding Burn Out)
by Jon Grannis, 5 months ago
Burnout happens when requests for our time and energy exceed our capacity to comply. Once a person reaches this stage, there is a rapid drop in productivity, not a gradual decline.
Build an Army of Many - A Cultural Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 5 months ago
When teams are working together, there are many roles that are vital to the success of the team, and yet, they are not visible to most people. When building effective, inclusive teams, create the opportunities to utilize the contributions of all team members in accomplishing team goals.
An ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) Case Study
by Jon Grannis, 7 months ago
Understanding the ADA is an arduous task. That's why you have an HR and/or Legal Department. But there are some things a manager should know. Here is a case study about the ADA that you can use in an upcoming ADA training session.
Craft Your Message With Purpose - A Communication Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 8 months ago
Taking time to think about who, when, and how a message will be received allows the sender to craft a much more effective message that will produce much better results.