Author Archives Cate Lawrence

“Intending” to Keep Key Employees?

Cate Lawrence - Jan 05, 2011 - No Comments

According to Ram Charan, an expert and author on developing corporate talent, “Chief executives should act now to prevent defections of key employees this year…Among Fortune 500 CEO’s, the intent to put people as a key item is high. But in actual practice, the percentage really doing a thorough job

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Hiking Across England – Blisters, yes. Bickering, no.

Cate Lawrence - Nov 15, 2010 - No Comments

Hiking coast to coast across England – 205 miles, 18 days, 31,000 cumulative feet elevation gain, 3 people with different communication styles: no conflicts! Yes, we had our differences, but when we had them, we understood them, and found humor in the display of communication style. I am the “structured”

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Strolling Through Budapest: Truth, Transparency, and Trust

Cate Lawrence - Oct 24, 2010 - No Comments

If your workplace atmosphere mirrors a certain street vibe in Budapest, you might be in an organization where the best and brightest will bolt at the first plausible opportunity. Do colleagues avoid eye contact, keep faces expressionless, and stare resolutely into the middle distance? Get out the goulash and kohlrabi

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Just Add Style

Cate Lawrence - Oct 22, 2010 - No Comments

What kind of colleague do you want on your team when the dust settles? Surely you want to keep your star HIPOs (high potential employees), TPs (top performers), MOPS (most productive savvy’s), and KEEPERS (key experienced employees personifying excellence, resiliency and stability). Some characteristics might include: self-starting, problem-solving, Because hands

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“Speeding to Synergy” – by Cate Lawrence

Cate Lawrence - Oct 19, 2010 - No Comments

Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more prevalent in the growth of global organizations. Effective communication is a critical factor in the success of M & A activities, and there are a number of useful approaches for improving communication effectiveness.

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When an Umbrella is a Phone

Cate Lawrence - Oct 18, 2010 - No Comments

All I wanted to do was glance at the outdoor menus in peace. It was a typically hot and muggy evening in Singapore, and my colleagues and I were strolling along the bustling, touristy Clarke Quay. We had a variety of gustatory objectives. What to have: chili crab, fish head

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How do innovative companies tap into employee creativity?

Cate Lawrence - Aug 23, 2010 - No Comments

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“Clicking“ with someone, magic or behavior?

Cate Lawrence - Jun 10, 2010 - No Comments

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What happens when you DECIDE to improve communication at work?

Cate Lawrence - May 01, 2010 - No Comments

Many companies strive to be transparent when sharing information. It is also possible to be deliberate in adopting a transparent communication platform to foster employee trust. “Good staff communication is essential to business success. At the most basic level, employees who don’t know what’s expected of them seldom perform to

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The major focus of CIOs in the coming year will be transformation.

Cate Lawrence - Dec 29, 2009 - No Comments

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