Category Archives: Project Management

Zoe Presenter Spotlight: Jayne Gnadt

Posted by on November 7, 2011 Comments Off
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Jayne Gnadtby Zoe Training staff

Jayne Gnadt, a seasoned professional with an extensive background in project management, is also an energizing and memorable keynote speaker who shared some insightful gems with us in this interview.

What’s your favorite topic(s) to present on? Why?

I love to speak on motivational and rather “edgy” topics because my greatest thrill from a speaking perspective is to have everyone laughing and smiling from ear to ear!

3 words that describe your presentation style:

Energizing, Fun, Engaging

What’s the most unusual location (or circumstances) you’ve presented in?

I’m actually getting ready to facilitate a class in Broken Bow, Neb., at the country club as there isn’t any other place in town large enough to hold a class for 25 people!! Read more »

Are You Asking the Right Questions?

Posted by on December 13, 2010 Comments Off
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Tiffany Dahlbergby Tiffany Dahlberg

You know it’s important to ask the “right” question, but what is that and how do you do it? Simply put: the right question is one that results in a meaningful answer. Since that’s easier said than done, I give people the following tips when we practice this in my “Business Analysis” classes.

First, it’s critical to understand why you’re asking the question. This may seem obvious to you, but it may not be obvious to the people you are questioning. Asking yourself “why” you are asking the question, may help you formulate the RIGHT question. It’s about asking purposeful questions. Plus people like to know why they are being asked something. This may help them open up to you, volunteer information they may know will help you, or allay any fears about how the information will be used. Read more »

The Economy’s Ripple Effect on your Employees

Posted by on November 29, 2010 Comments Off
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acorn near oak treeby Ashley Andrus

- Is the economy finally back on track?

- Are we headed for a double-dip recession?

- Will hiring pick up again anytime soon?

These are important questions that will impact the future of your organization—however, the more immediate question is: How are the ripple effects from the ongoing tight economic conditions directly impacting your employees TODAY?

Just as an individual business functions within the tides of the economy, individual employees and team members are buffeted by the turbulence associated with the ongoing economic downturn. The “new normal” translates into longer working hours, shorter deadlines, expanded job duties and responsibilities, and increased stress levels throughout the organization—all of which directly impact morale, working conditions, and your bottom line.

What can you do from a training and development standpoint to ensure your employees have the tools they need to ride out the ripples? Read more »

Top 10 for 2010: The Most Requested Training Topics

Posted by on January 25, 2010 Comments Off
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by Ashley Andrus

Well, it’s the time of year for “best of” and “Top 10″ lists, so in honor of the brand new 2010, we thought we’d share a run-down of the most popular training topics our clients are planning for this upcoming year:

1. Behavioral Interviewing
There is nothing more important than hiring the right people. Hiring the right person for the right job provides tremendous organizational benefits by increasing employee productivity, reducing training time, and controlling the high cost of employee turnover—not to mention the positive impact on team morale. You’d think, with double-digit unemployment rates across the country, that it would be easy to hire right now…right? Well, maybe. Read more…

2. Business Writing
Many experts estimate that as much as 90% of human communication comes from non-verbal clues such as voice inflection and body language. In business writing, however, you have only the words to get your meaning across, so the way the writer uses those words becomes more important. Read more »

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