How we helped a client save $2.5M by upskilling their staff Through small, strategic tech tips, our client was able to save at least $2.5 million annually, while creating a faster, more tech-savvy workforce. Capturing the ROI of a training program often feels elusive. Counting the number of “butts in seats” only refers to people …
The shift toward remote work has accelerated dramatically, with more people than ever working from home (WFH). While this transformation offers flexibility and convenience, it also brings new challenges, particularly cybersecurity. Statista’s Cybersecurity Outlook predicts that cybercrime will significantly increase global costs in the next five years. The estimate indicates a climb from $8.44 trillion …
Have you updated your remote work cybersecurity policy? We recently received a notice from one of our clients today detailing their expectations for vendors visiting their locations. I think about other policies that may need updating for the times. For instance, do your cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures address remote work? If not, now is …
You’ve got a project underway, but something just seems…off. You’ve got all the elements – project plan, roadmap, resources – but it’s not progressing the way you thought it would, and you can’t really say if it’ll be delivered as planned. You think you need help, but you’re not certain where to begin or if …
Like many organizations, you may have found that business trends or the current environment drive you to adopt collaboration software. If you’ve chosen MS Teams, you’ve got a robust platform with a clean user interface. Don’t let that interface fool you, though. A common mistake in implementing Teams is seeing the high functionality and overlooking …
In today’s era of remote work, where teams are spread across different locations, Microsoft Teams emerges as a transformative solution for enhancing collaboration and communication. With its comprehensive set of features, including instant messaging, audio and video calling, file sharing, and real-time collaboration tools, Microsoft Teams empowers remote teams to overcome the challenges of physical …
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Sure, everyone wants to be a Scrum Master. It’s easily the most recognizable Agile role. Even people unfamiliar with Agile have heard of it. I mean, “Master”…right? But what about the Scrum Product Owner? Scrum Pr… what? I had the opportunity to become a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) by attending Angela Druckman’s …
So you’ve learned about Agile project management. Maybe you’ve become a certified Scrum Master. You’re applying at least some of these principles to your projects. But how does Agile impact leadership? And how can you use Agile to become a better leader? I had the opportunity to attend a PMI-sponsored training workshop to gain insight …
Compliance training is rarely a team favorite. Many employees might consider it a burden, something to sit through out of obligation. This is likely due to dull, off-the-shelf online learning solutions or poorly designed learning programs that fail to consider easy-to-avoid common practices. However, we cannot underestimate the importance of well-designed and engaging compliance training …
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Foster strong team camaraderie with effective methods. Tap into your team’s capability and create a strong bond for enhanced productivity. I read an article about employee turmoil being one of the greatest pitfalls in business. When an organization creates a culture of competition, instead of teamwork, the results are disastrous. When employees spend more time …
It’s no secret that employee turnover is expensive. According to an article posted earlier this year by the Huffington Post “a company will need to spend the equivalent of six to nine months of an employee’s salary in order to find and train their replacement. That means that an employee salaried at $60,000 will cost …
Improving your company’s cybersecurity measures has become non-negotiable in this interconnected digital landscape. Research by Totaltele reveals about 30 billion devices will be connected to the Internet in 2023, of which 20 billion are synced with the Internet of Things(IoT). Cyber threats continue to evolve, posing risks to individuals and organizations alike. While the conventional …
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