DrawSuccess:
"A Proven, Patent-Pending Process for Accelerating Results"

2010 may well become the “Year of Accelerating Results”.  Are you ready?

2009 was called the “Year of Innovation” - but what good is innovation without results? And, in today’s volatile economic environment, unless results happen fast, they may not happen at all. Whether it’s “make it or break it” time, or a need to get out ahead of the pack, 2010 needs to be the Year of Accelerating Results. So what is really needed to make this achievable?

Three critical components are required to achieve results:

(1) Team Ownership - Research suggests that when people help create something themselves, they “own” it. Therefore, Team Ownership is critical in the successful execution of plans and delivery of results.

(2) Team Performance and Diversity of Thought - Even the best plans can go awry when the team is dealing with challenges in communication, diversity, stress, conflict, change management and other all-too common factors that interfere with performance.

The DrawSuccess Program integrates the Four Stages of Team Development (Forming-Storming-Norming-Performing) with the integrated diversity of personality/behavioral styles, what we call the Four Inner Genius Styles, to take teams through the stages to get to the most desired state of operating…. performing.

(3) Efficient and Comprehensive Results Process - DrawSuccess employs a Nine Step Results Process - starting with Idea Generation (all the way through Celebrating Success).

If your organization is missing or lacking in any of these three areas, achieving results will feel like an uphill battle. However, when all three elements are aligned, your teams will have greater focus and engagement toward the attainment of results in as little as 30-90 days.

Please contact us to learn more about this exciting and proven program for moving teams and organizations forward.

Are Layoffs the Best Answer?
Is it a Short Term Solution or a
Strategic Decision?

Are you faced with the challenge of determining strategies to increase the bottom line or survive as a company in tough economic times?

Below are some options to consider before initiating layoffs:

Examine Product Lines – Is it time to eliminate products that are not bringing in the profits that they once did or that you now need? What products are your bestsellers and is it time to increase your marketing and sales efforts for these products?

Find New Business Opportunities - Do you need to change the face of your Company? Do you need to add new lines of business and diversify? Is it time to make the visionary changes you have dreamed about become a reality?

Train Your Employees - When companies are thriving they often have little time to train. Now may be the time to invest in training and developing your employees. The return on this investment can be significant.

Consider Enhancing Your Rewards and Recognition Program Through Nonmonetary Incentives – When you can’t afford an annual pay raise without considering cuts and you want to maintain morale you can implement an effective rewards and recognition program. Employees love to be recognized for their contributions. Putting together a cross functional team to generate ideas on how best to recognize and reward deserving employees pays can pay huge dividends.

Offer Additional Unpaid Holiday or Vacation   Time - Offer an unpaid holiday option. For example, instead of taking two weeks off, ask your employees to take four, with two unpaid. Many employees may embrace the opportunity to go on a prolonged holiday. Showing a good faith effort, you could also implement unpaid holidays intermittently throughout the year so that employees can schedule and budget for them appropriately.

Involve and Challenge Your Employees – Share as much as you can about the challenges the Company faces. Encourage them to come up with creative solutions.

When downsizing is the only solution we urge you to provide career transition services. Help those affected by the devastating effects of job loss focus on the future opportunities that can exist for them. Remember that your surviving employees will see and remember how you treat those who leave, and this will shape their loyalty and performance in the future.

    

Meet The President

Diane Warkoski, CEO

Diane provides a broad range of HR solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of corporate clients throughout their lifecycles. These services are delivered by her team of HR professionals, selected for their unique skills and talents and recognized for having current knowledge of best practices. Known as a thought leader and accomplished business development professional, Diane is customer-centric, having partnered with clients over 20 years to meet their current needs with flexibility to accommodate future workforce requirements. Diane’s areas of specialization include Talent Acquisition, Human Capital Management, Project Management, and Best Practices Implementation specializing in small and mid market businesses.

Diane is a member of the Rotary Club of North Fulton and founder of the North Fulton Business Neighbors. Her commitment to community service is evident, as she has held leadership roles in many organizations that are aligned with her interests in personal and economic development.