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The Power of the Introverted Leader
The Power of the Introverted Leader In many organizations, there is an unspoken assumption that great leadership is a “loud” activity. We often associate authority and high performance with the person who speaks first, loudest, or most often. This “Extrovert Bias” means that introverted leaders are frequently overlooked or go unheard. When we equate […]
How Your Leadership Habits are Shaping Your Team’s Culture
How Your Leadership Habits are Shaping Your Team’s Culture As a leader, you have a constant, significant impact on your team and organization. The question is, are you having the impact you intend to? While leaders focus on strategy, metrics, and vision, an invisible force is often more powerful in shaping the team’s reality: […]
The Leadership Bottleneck: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs
The Leadership Bottleneck: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs A limiting belief is a core belief, often formed in childhood, that once served a purpose but now restricts your potential. Think of it as an outdated rule in your personal playbook; a rule you created to feel secure that has become part of your identity […]
A Guide to Effective Business Transitions
A Guide to Effective Business Transitions Business transitions are an inevitable part of the organizational lifecycle. Whether it’s a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or leadership change, these periods of transformation can bring both challenges and opportunities. Understanding how to navigate these transitions effectively is crucial for maintaining stability, fostering growth, and ensuring long-term success. Let’s […]
Navigating Business Growth: A Leader’s Guide to the 4 Stages of Business Growth
Navigating Business Growth: A Leader’s Guide to the 4 Stages of Business Growth Many businesses, especially family businesses, have a unique blend of personal relationships and professional responsibilities that are complex. As businesses grow, they encounter distinct stages of development, each presenting its own opportunities and challenges. Recognizing and managing these stages of business […]
3 Steps to Create an Impactful Strategic Plan
Three Steps to Create an Impactful Strategic Plan An impactful strategic plan starts by aligning on your organization’s foundation (mission, vision, values), defining clear and collaborative goals, and creating an action plan that’s tracked, championed, and regularly updated. This process ensures your plan becomes a living guide that builds momentum, not a dusty binder […]
How Family Business Leaders can Stop the Blame Game and Build a Collaborative Culture
How Family Business Leaders can Stop the Blame Game and Build a Collaborative Culture Is the blame game tearing your family business apart? For many leaders, the constant finger-pointing is a frustrating sign of deeper problems. But what if you could transform that blame into powerful collaboration? Astute leaders understand that blame isn’t merely […]
Timing Workplace Conversations: Addressing Business Issues Without Derailing Family Time
Timing Workplace Conversations: Addressing Business Issues Without Derailing Family Time William James (1842-1910) was an American psychologist and philosopher who wrote, “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” He was right. In the family business, […]
How to Gauge Healthy Communication in Your Family Business
How to Gauge Healthy Communication in Your Family Business Effective communication is key to any successful business, but it’s especially crucial in family-owned business. The intertwined nature of family relationships and business operations can create unique communication challenges. At The Utech Group, we help family-led organizations understand their individual communication styles and equip them […]
Building Lasting Legacies: Navigating the Life Cycle of Family Businesses
Building Lasting Legacies: Navigating the Life Cycle of Family Businesses Family businesses are a cornerstone of the U.S. economy. According to the Conway Center for Family Business and Family Enterprise Alliance, as of 2024 (based on 2023 data), family-owned businesses account for approximately 90% of all business enterprises in North America. These businesses, with […]
The Key to a Healthy Culture: Leadership Training
The Key to a Healthy Culture: Leadership Training Most business leaders discuss their organization’s culture during employee training sessions, the recruitment and hiring process, and marketing campaigns. The Utech Group consultants hear them use words like “innovative,” “customer-focused,” “inclusive,” and “transparent.” Family-centric businesses like to describe their culture as “caring” and “like a family.” […]
Mentorship for Leaders: Transferring Organizational Knowledge
Mentorship for Leaders: Transferring Organizational Knowledge The Utech Group is a leading organizational development consulting firm specializing in organizational culture, team dynamics, and leadership development, offering a variety of workshop solutions, including custom trainings, team dynamics workshops, and executive coaching options. These solutions are designed to address the unique challenges of any growing business […]
Managing Intergenerational Differences in Family-Led Businesses
Managing Intergenerational Differences in Family-Led Businesses One of the best features of a family business is that family members are fully vested in the company’s success and have a strong commitment to helping each other succeed. They promote ethical practices, are committed to their work, and desire to build and grow a family enterprise […]
Managing Family-Driven Conflict in Family-Led Businesses
Managing Family-Driven Conflict in Family-Led Businesses Family members who join a family business quickly learn that conflict is inevitable. While some may anticipate relationship challenges when accepting their roles, the tensions often manifest in unexpected ways. A next-generation family member might introduce innovative ideas to modernize the business, only to face resistance from existing […]
Balancing Business Leadership with Family Relationships
Balancing Business Leadership with Family Relationships At the heart of any family business is the blend of personal relationships and shared family legacies. The combination fosters strong values and commitment. However, navigating this dynamic presents significant leadership challenges. Balancing the inherent loyalty within the family with the demands of successful business operations requires a […]
Balancing Family Dynamics and Decision-Making in the Family-Led Business
Balancing Family Dynamics and Decision-Making in the Family-Led Business Family-led businesses are a unique mix of professional responsibilities and personal relationships. Because of this, it’s not surprising that when it is time for leaders to make decisions, they may find themselves at odds with each other. Business and family goals may not always be […]
How Leadership Collectives Empower Leaders to Drive Organizational Change
How Leadership Collectives Empower Leaders to Drive Organizational Change Effective leadership development goes beyond theory, focusing on practical skills that drive real-world results. The integrative and experiential leadership development model meets these criteria by aligning how organizational leaders learn and grow with the challenges in real-world settings. It blends theory with practice, providing a robust […]
Why Some Leadership Trainings Fail and How Utech’s Collectives Succeed
Why Some Leadership Trainings Fail and How Utech’s Collectives Succeed Most business leaders have been to leadership training workshops, and most return to their organizations and fail to apply much of what was learned. Why? The first reason that comes to mind is that many leadership training programs fail because they are too generic. Each […]
Allocating Leadership Roles in the Family-Led Company
Allocating Leadership Roles in the Family-Led Company A family-led business has leadership challenges like any business, but some are unique simply because it is a family business. Some family members expect to assume leadership roles because they are family. There are issues concerning succession planning and balancing internal and external leadership roles. As the business […]
Addressing Common Leadership Development Challenges for Family-Led Companies With Dig-Ins
Addressing Common Leadership Development Challenges for Family-Led Companies With Dig-Ins Family-led companies have unique characteristics compared to non-family-led companies, and they are a source of challenges in leadership for family-led companies. The top leaders, like the Founder, CEO, or President and Board members, are family members and are related to many senior leaders, managers, […]
Unpacking the Legacy: The Hidden Burdens of Leadership in Family-Owned Businesses
Unpacking the Legacy: The Hidden Burdens of Leadership in Family-Owned Businesses Genette Gregson, CEO of Australia based All States Trailer Spares, was asked to explain how working in a family business differs from working in a non-family company since she had done both. “A family business is a never-ending journey, one that is continually evolving. […]
Managing the Pain in an Organization is Not Solving the Issues
Managing the Pain in an Organization is Not Solving the Issues When you read about resolving organizational conflict in any business textbook or business expert’s article, the first advice is to acknowledge the problem. This first step is often ignored. Instead, business leaders try to manage organizational pain points instead of pursuing and acknowledging the […]
Why Most Family-Led Organizations are Conflict Avoidant
Why Most Family-Led Organizations are Conflict Avoidant Family-led organizations are often steeped in tradition and shared values and possess unique dynamics that differentiate them from other organizational structures. One prevalent characteristic of family-run businesses is their tendency to be conflict-avoidant. This aversion can impact all levels of the organization, magnifying the families patterns that significantly […]
Family Matters: Tackling Team Leadership Challenges in a Family Business
Family Matters: Tackling Team Leadership Challenges in a Family Business There are approximately 32.4 million family-owned businesses in the United States, making them a powerful economic generator for the nation. According to the Family Enterprise USA 2024 Annual Family Business Survey, family businesses account for 83.3 million jobs and 59% of the private workforce. In […]
Leadership Skills for Driving Cultural Change and Success in Family-Led Businesses
Leadership Skills for Driving Cultural Change and Success in Family-Led Businesses A key focus of family-led businesses is for their business to thrive for generations to come. A study of 100 next-generation family business leaders found that great leadership profoundly influences culture and business sustainability. While leadership skills are essential for leading a motivated workforce, […]
Who is Responsible for Company Culture?
Who is Responsible for Company Culture? Company culture is one topic with no beginning or end because each company is different, and cultivating and maintaining a strong preferred culture is complex and multifaceted. There are various types of culture, including paternalistic, customer-focused, purpose-driven, market-driven, innovative, hierarchal, participative, and adhocracy, to name a few. Culture is […]
Dig-ins vs. Traditional Training Programs: What Works Best for Family-Led Companies?
Dig-ins vs. Traditional Training Programs: What Works Best for Family-Led Companies? If you are like the large majority of organizational leaders across industries, you have sat through workshops and training sessions that covered topics of little interest or applicability to your role. Leadership training does fail, but it is not the fault of the person […]
Navigating the Unique Challenges and Conflicts in Family Businesses
Navigating the Unique Challenges and Conflicts in Family Businesses Family businesses form the backbone of many economies worldwide, contributing significantly to employment and GDP. However, running a family business has its unique challenges and conflicts. These challenges often extend beyond typical business issues, intertwining with personal relationships and family dynamics in ways that complicate business […]
Hiring for Cultural Fit: How to Utilize the Big Five Assessment
Hiring for Cultural Fit: How to Utilize the Big Five Assessment It’s no secret that people who find value and purpose in the work they do feel more connected to the organizations they work for. In fact, a recent Gallup survey showed that those who feel connected the organizational culture are 3.7 times more engaged, […]
Harness the Power of the Big Five Assessment to Build High-Performing Teams
Harness the Power of the Big Five Assessment to Build High-Performing Teams Having high-performing teams is crucial for organizational success, and strong leadership is key to that. It requires leaders who can leverage team dynamics and optimize workforce performance. But unlocking a team’s true potential hinges on understanding the personalities at play and how to […]
Utech Leadership Collective vs. Custom Training: Finding the Right Fit for Your Leadership Development
Utech Leadership Collective vs. Custom Training: Finding the Right Fit for Your Leadership Development Leadership development is crucial to maintaining skills at the right level and ensuring organizational leaders understand how to effectively lead their teams. This is especially true for family-led organizations, which naturally have unique dynamics that need to be navigated. As companies […]
What are the Risks of Not Building a Positive Company Culture?
What are the Risks of Not Building a Positive Company Culture? Some people think the term “corporate culture” is overused, yet numerous studies have proven the type of culture a company develops is crucial to business success. It is a significant factor in everything from brand reputation, the customer experience and employee engagement. It is […]
Normalizing Business Problems in Family-Centric Companies is Key to Fixing Them
Normalizing Business Problems in Family-Centric Companies is Key to Fixing Them In our personal lives, it can devastate family relationships when conflict develops between relatives and problems seem unsolvable. We expect our relatives to show empathy, a collaborative spirit and to carry their weight when it’s time to complete responsibilities. One of two things usually […]
Embracing the Power of Pause: How Slowing Down Accelerates Organizational Growth
Embracing the Power of Pause: How Slowing Down Accellerates Organizational Growth The Paradox of Speed and Efficiency The pressure to continuously accelerate, particularly within the workplace, is common but overwhelming. The drive to achieve more and faster often leads to burnout, misalignment and missed opportunities for genuine growth. However, what if the key to real […]
Generational Differences in Communication Styles and Needs in the Workplace
Generational Differences in Communication Styles and Needs in the Workplace The unprecedented mix of generations in today’s workforce – from Baby Boomers to Generation Z – brings a complex mix of communication styles and preferences. Effective communication across these diverse groups is beneficial and necessary for a harmonious and productive workplace. Understanding the distinct communication […]
Overcoming Common Communication Challenges in Family-Led Organizations
Overcoming Common Communication Challenges in Family-led Organizations Family-led organizations face unique communication challenges that can significantly impact their success. While family businesses benefit from strong personal relationships and shared values, these same elements can complicate communication, leading to misunderstandings and distinctive conflicts not typically seen in companies that are not family-led. Effective communication is vital […]
ECHO Listening: Improving Organizational Health Through Effective Communication
ECHO Listening: Improving Organizational Health Through Effective Communication Listening is often one of the most underrated yet crucial skills in the workplace. While communication is commonly associated with speaking or conveying messages, listening is equally vital in fostering productivity, collaboration, and overall success within an organization. Effective listening impacts employee engagement, team dynamics, leadership […]
Unleashing Potential: The Power of Leadership Growth Mindset in Organizational Success
Organizational culture is essential in every business, but additional dynamics influence culture in a family-led business. If you are a family leader and work with other family members who are also leaders, your leadership style and behaviors, that include interactions with family, have a direct influence on the workplace culture in many ways. In the following discussion, we explore the role of leadership in organizational culture development and business sustainability and the qualities of great leadership.
Resilience in Action: How to Handle Adversity in the Workplace Through Skilled Leadership
Resilience in Action: How to Handle Adversity in the Workplace Through Skilled Leadership The word “adversity” promotes thoughts of challenges that strain a leader emotionally and sometimes physically, due to stress and tests decision-making skills and the ability to motivate employees to adapt. The synonyms for adversity are words like trouble, disaster, and hardship. […]
How to Conduct Leadership Training
How to Conduct Leadership Training Effective leadership is crucial for success in today’s fast-paced business environment. As organizations strive to develop strong leaders, the question of how to conduct leadership training becomes increasingly important. In this blog post, we’ll share some valuable insights and strategies for conducting impactful leadership training programs. Organizations can establish […]
The Stages of Team Development: A Blueprint for Organizational Success
Change seems to be the only constant for most businesses, and teams serve as the bedrock upon which organizations thrive. Understanding the intricacies of team development is essential for companies aiming to navigate the complexities of today’s workplace. At THE UTECH GROUP, we pride ourselves as experts in change management, organizational development, and leadership training. This blog post will explore the necessary stages of team development and how they shape the trajectory of organizational success.
4 Ways to be a More Resilient Leader
4 Ways to be a More Resilient Leader It may seem silly to say business leaders are humans like their employees, but this fact gets overlooked when a crisis hits or serious problems develop in the workplace. Managers at all levels are expected to be cool, calm, collected, and generally indestructible. Even in non-crisis times, […]
Establishing a Foundation to Build Effective Leaders in Your Organization
Establishing a Foundation to Build Effective Leaders in Your Organization Effective leaders possess a diverse array of qualities and attributes that enable them to inspire, guide, and empower their teams to achieve success. Effective leadership is a multifaceted combination of skills, traits, and behaviors that enable leaders to inspire, empower, and guide their teams toward […]
Building a Positive Company Culture through Leadership Development
In today’s dynamic business landscape, success is not solely measured by financial gains but also by the strength of the company culture. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the paramount importance of building a positive workplace culture. At THE UTECH GROUP, we have established ourselves as experts in change management, organizational development, and leadership training. This blog post aims to dissect this crucial topic and provide actionable insights to take the steps necessary to create a strong company culture.
Navigating the Leadership Transition Process
Embarking on a new leadership role, be it through a recent promotion, CEO appointment, or the transition involved in taking over a family business, marks a pivotal moment in your professional journey. The initial three to six months lay the groundwork for success, shaping the trajectory of your leadership path. At the Utech Group, we excel in the areas of change management and organizational leadership development. We recognize the critical importance of this period and have crafted a comprehensive framework to guide you through this leadership transition process successfully.
How to Choose a Leadership Development Program
Leadership is an ongoing journey. In today’s fast-paced environment, leaders are constantly challenged to learn new skills or refine existing ones. As a result, there are a variety of training programs and opportunities out there that will give leaders the chance to stay up to date with the latest business trends and/or improve the skills that they already possess. But, when there are so many options, how do you choose the program that is right for you?
Understanding Your Role as a Coach
Understanding Your Role as a Coach Over the past few months, there have been a flurry of organization, across several industries, looking to conduct 360° evaluations for their key leaders. Many organizations see this as a way to assess leaders and gain data and insight into their Leadership Team. It is also an opportunity […]
How “Be Nice” Impacts your Leadership
How “Be Nice” Impacts your Leadership Many of us grew up hearing and believing that we need to be nice. By definition, nice people are enjoyable and don’t cause problems. Thus, the nicer we are, the more we will be praised and liked by others. However, to “be nice,” often meant that there was […]
Manage Your Time More Effectively with an Executive Assistant
Manage Your Time More Effectively with an Executive Assistant Are you overworked and wondering how you’re going to get it all done? Are there aspects of your job that are not your specialty or that you, simply, don’t enjoy doing? Are you spending too much time trying to get the little things done, leaving you […]
Leading Your Team and Your Organization with Empathy
Leading Your Team and Your Organization with Empathy Whether it’s conscious or unconscious, most problems in organizations are avoided, through blame. “Things only turned out this way because Department X messed up first.” “Department Y doesn’t train people well enough.” “HR should have hired more qualified people.” The “Who’s Fault Is It?” baton gets passed […]
Leadership Requires Flexibility
Leadership Requires Flexibility Recently, I was having lunch with a friend and we began talking about one of Aesop’s Fables, The Oak and the Reed. In the story, the oak tree stood tall and strong, while the reeds bowed and bent to the wind. Then one day the sky grew dark with thunderclouds. Rian began […]
Growth and Innovation: Now is Not the Time to Play it Safe
Growth & Innovation: Now is Not the Time to Play it Safe Leaders of organizations have gone through a whirlwind of change and disruption, over the past two years. Today, they face the challenges of a post-pandemic world, the Great Resignation, the War for Talent, supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine and inflation. In […]
3 Ways to Reduce Employee Burnout
3 Ways to Reduce Employee burnout Before we jump into what businesses can do to reduce burnout, I would like to, first, acknowledge the fact that burnout is not a new issue. The issue we are facing today, is the rate at which employees are feeling burnt out and the, overall, impact this has had […]
Composition of an Effective Team
Composition of an Effective Team I once worked with an organization that was experiencing tremendous growth. In fact, they were doubling in size every year. However, they were also losing 25 to 30% of the customers they had acquired. During a meeting that brought leaders together from all over the U.S., I was pulled aside […]
30 Year Anniversary and Ownership Transition
Utech Leadership Transition The year 2021 marks a significant milestone for The Utech Group, as the company celebrates its 30-year anniversary and transitions ownership to the second generation. For 30 years, The Utech Group has been impacting people’s lives through cultural alignment and customized organizational development. Their unique approach uncovers barriers preventing organizational growth. Through […]
A Year of Change: Reflections on Gratitude
Reflections on Gratitude “Gratitude turns what we have, into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie This year has been full of unexpected twists and turns, joys and sorrows, growth and […]
The Impact of Fear in the Workplace
Fear is a common response. In the workplace, fear can permeate people at all levels and bring out different behavioral reactions in people.
Organizational Culture: People vs Process
Organizational Culture: People vs Process A common trend we see in business is the struggle of people versus process. Both aspects are important, but we often see one being more of a priority. In most cases, businesses oftentimes put an emphasis on streamlining processes and making quality improvements, in how processes are developed and how […]
3 Transformative Attributes of Leadership
3 Transformative Attributes of Leadership The other night, my family was looking for something to watch and The Wizard of Oz was on. As many of us know, Dorothy encounters three key characters during her adventure: the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. While I’ve seen the movie several times before, a few […]
What Organizational Values Really Mean
What Organizational Values Really Mean When you think of organizational values, what comes to mind? Some of the most popular ones include “Integrity,” “Respect,” “Innovative,” “Genuine,” “Honesty” and so on. But what do these values really mean? We tend to ask this question a lot, when working with organizations. Even among leadership teams, the […]
Learning to Change People’s Lives
Learning to Change People’s Lives My time at The Utech Group was nothing short of eventful. I came into this family with, what I thought was, a good understanding of my field, but I was poorly mistaken. Ever since high school, I knew Psychology was the path I wanted to take. Others can emphasize […]
Limiting Beliefs – How to Make them Limitless
Limiting Beliefs: How to Make Them Limitless If you accept a limiting belief, it will become a truth for you. Louise Hay We are our own worst enemies. You may have heard this before, however, did you ever take the time to truly digest that information? We get in our own way, then deny it […]
The Cost of Avoidance
The Cost of Avoidance I think it’s safe to say that people do not like conflict and will, oftentimes, go out of their way to avoid conflict. For example, I will drive an extra 10 minutes to and from work, just so I don’t have to drive through a four-way intersection because I’ve encountered too […]
Organizational Change: The 2 Biggest Mistakes Your Business is Making
Organizational Change: The 2 Biggest Mistakes Your Business is Making The paradox of success is the need for change. Not just adaptive change but transformational change. Think about it. Businesses who are successful are always innovating – expanding their services, hiring people and developing different processes. However, the majority of us are creatures of […]
6 Stages of a Business Transition Process
Reactivity is a common problem we come across when working with organizations that are going through a business transition. Oftentimes, daily tasks get in the way of our preparation. Discover what you can do to make your transition successful!
Key Components to a Business Transition
Ken Utech shares insight on three types of business transitions: Train Wrecks, Stagnation leading to Death and Success. Which of these have you experienced in your organization?
Create a Business Transition Plan that Works
Melissa Borowicz examines business transition planning in this insightful blog. It’s not just about following a template but taking the time to examine your transition and create a plan customized to fit your needs.
The Choice Principle: When Life Feels Too Real
Melissa Borowicz shares in her blog the concept of the Choice Principle and how choosing vulnerability can greatly impact you.
When Decision Makers Can’t Make Decisions
When Decision Makers Can’t Make Decisions Oftentimes, when we think of decision makers, we think of leadership. Leaders are charismatic people who are able to inspire, make the tough decisions, and influence people and things. Now, that sounds pretty nice, doesn’t it – being able to call the shots and make things happen? In fact, […]
Emotional Avoidance in the Workplace
Emotional Avoidance in the Workplace I once had someone close to me say, “I don’t do emotions.” At the time, I couldn’t help but laugh because of the sheer hilariocity of the situation. But as I step away and look at society, I began to notice how so much our lives are built around […]
3 Key Takeaways when Benchmarking
3 Key Takeaways When Benchmarking I am a runner. As a runner, I think don’t think the majority of us run in order to win, but as a way to better ourselves. To set goals and continuously get better than where we started. For example, when I run, I look at my split times so […]
Impacts of Social Contracts in the Workplace
Impacts of Social Contracts in the Workplace As a licensed family and marriage therapist and business consultant, rapport is crucial. It allows you to connect and dive into conflicts that may be holding people and businesses back. However, this is an ability that takes time to develop — yet alone utilize effectively towards driving […]
Limiting Your Leadership Potential
Unleash Your Leadership Potential My father had worked at the same company for 40 years. He was so dedicated, that he invested everything he had into the company. When he later died of a heart condition, my family and I were penniless because the company my father loved so much had gone bankrupt, leaving […]
The Misconceptions of Corporate Culture
The Misconceptions of Corporate Culture I sat in a room sounded by a group of people who I’ve only met recently. I hadn’t put names to all the faces yet, but I knew them by their stories. People were sharing the heavy weight of their work experience to the group. Some were trembling from holding […]
Employee Dynamics: Superstars and Team Players
Employee Dynamics: Superstars and Team Players In front of you stands a group of classmates—some eagerly jumping around waiting to be picked, while others do their best to hold in their anticipation of being picked last. As one of the team captains, it is up to you to pick teammates who will work together […]
The Heart of Company Culture: It Starts with You
The Heart of Company Culture: It Starts with You Company culture is a set of values and beliefs that form the foundation of how we treat people within an organization. It lives in everything we do—from how we carry ourselves as individuals, to the quality of service we provide to customers. It is the heart […]
Utech Consulting Announces Name and Logo Change
Utech Consulting Announces Name and Logo Change We are excited to announce that we are implementing changes to our new name and logo! As our organization grew, we realized that “Utech Consulting – Customized Organizational Development” no longer encompassed what and how we change people’s lives. Utech has always had a unique approach – discovering […]
Inefficient Communication
Inefficient Communication People are inherently inefficient. In fact, our inefficiency sparks our desire to find a better way. Take travel for instance. To be able to travel faster, someone invented wheels, and then horse drawn carriages, bicycles, and cars. The birds in the sky compel us to fly and see the world. History would […]
Preventive Care: Low Employee Morale
Preventative Care: Low Employee Morale With the chilly weather kicking in, it’s important to watch your health. Kids are back in school and germ sharing is on the rise! In fact, one out of four adults get sick with the flu or a cold every year. But rather than stay home and recover, many of […]
A Dose of Leadership Anxiety
A Dose of Leadership Anxiety Imagine what would happen if you were locked in your office without your phone or email. You are not able to do anything for the day, other than sit in your office and relax. How would this make you feel? Will you utilize that time to relax, or does […]
Beyond SMART Goals
Beyond SMART Goals Whenever it comes to setting goals, I always hear about SMART goals. Goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. But just because a goal is SMART, having the motivation to actually achieve that goal is a separate matter. I’ve set a lot of SMART goals before — many of […]
Preparing for a Successful Merger and Acquisition
Preparing for a Successful Merger and Acquisition It’s finally time. The papers are there before you, and as you look around the room, you are met with the faces full of anticipation of those you’ve been working with for the last few months. This is what you’ve all been working toward. This is what […]
4 Stages of Culture Integration
4 Stages of Culture Integration Change is scary. Whether you’re moving to a new area, starting a new job, or simply taking on more responsibilities. Just like people, companies experience change in a similar way. The only difference is that companies hold a heavier burden because so many lives are affected by a single decision. […]
The Biggest Mistake in eNPS Benchmarking
The Biggest Mistake in eNPS Benchmarking Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) can be used to predict the productivity of your company. Studies have shown that a higher eNPS leads to better customer experiences, and thus, creates an increase in growth. The idea behind this is that when people enjoy the work they are doing, they […]
5 Simple Steps to Building Company Culture
5 Simple Steps to Building Company Culture If you don’t know where you’re going, then the path you take doesn’t really matter. However, wandering through various paths doesn’t mean success. And when it comes to companies, lacking a clear vision can result in failure. Without a clear direction, it’s difficult to motivate employees, be productive, […]
Confronting Confrontation in the Workplace
Confronting Confrontation in the Workplace When I was younger, I went through great lengths to avoid problems and confrontation. This was especially true when it came to group projects. I was the group member who always ended up with the most workload. Even though I knew and felt it was unfair, I hardly spoke […]
eNPS: Measure Your Company’s Health
eNPS: Measure your Company’s Health The human body is capable of amazing things. We run, dance, play sports and do various other activities. However, if not taken care of properly, our capabilities become limited because of unhealthy habits. Much as the human body can suffer from health issues, so can companies. Various negative outcomes — including […]
The Cost of Employee Turnover
The Cost of Employee Turnover Making the Employment Market a Competitive Advantage for your Company I was recently driving past an industrial park with my three young boys in tow. I casually noticed that there were several businesses with ‘Now Hiring’ signs posted outside their business doors, and made a comment stating that fact. My […]
Successful Dysfunction in Business
Successful Dysfunction in Business Are you a part of a growing business? Guess what. You are on a path to dysfunction. It’s bound to happen. It’s an unexpected outcome of success. Growth is an ongoing process that forces us to continuously challenge ourselves to be better. What once worked when you were an organization of […]
Leadership Addiction to Anxiety
Leadership Addiction to Anxiety It seems as if we as leaders in our organizations are always hearing or talking about a need for balance in our lives. We work too much and our lives are chaotic. It seems that work never truly escapes our thoughts. And yet, as soon as we have a lull in […]
How Blended Families are Like Blended Corporate Cultures
How Blended Families are Like Blended Corporate Culture Did you know that 40% of married couples with children in the U.S. are step-couples? That’s 100 million Americans who have a step-relationship. Blended families are more prevalent in today’s culture than they were 30 years ago. So what does this have to do with organizations and […]
It’s Time for a Fresh Start
It’s Time for a FreshStart A few days before welcoming in the New Year, I savor a moment of reflection by our Christmas tree and am grateful that I’m snuggled inside while outside the first snowfall arrives with gusting winds and a predicted 12 inches. Across the street, a new house is being built, […]
Finding Purpose in a Gimme Culture
Finding a Purpose in a Gimme Culture I was sitting with my youngest son who was looking at a new Christmas catalog that we received in the mail. He loves all things Ninja Turtles so he was intently scanning the catalog in search of what else he could add to his collection. Eventually he found […]
Rekindling Workplace Creativity
Rekindling Workplace Creativity If you’ve ever had the experience of listening to the long running radio program, A Prairie Home Companion, you may remember that the fictional setting of the show is Garrison Keillor’s hometown of Lake Wobegon, where “all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are […]
Thanksgiving Spirit of Generosity Linked to Abundance
Thanksgiving Spirit of Generosity Linked to Abundance Thanksgiving is upon us. It is a day of both joy and dread. Football and food comas. A day off… to enjoy stressful, late-night savings. And one can’t forget family time and… uh oh… a whole day with the family? Like it or not, Thanksgiving is a tradition. […]
Leadership Awareness and Engagement
Leadership engagement is one of the key factors that sets organizations a part. However, as a leader, how do you know you’re focusing on the right thing? Do you stop to observe your environment or are you simply plowing ahead and unaware of your impact on your organization?
Utech Introduces Cultural Due Diligence Process for Mergers and Acquisitions
Utech Introduces Cultural Due Diligence Process for Mergers and Acquisitions Utech Consulting, Inc. is pleased to introduce our Cultural Due Diligence process for companies considering or going through a merger or acquisition. Founded in 1991, Utech works with clients across the country to break down the relational barriers that limit personal and professional performance and […]
Utech Launches New Website
April 29, 2015 – De Pere, WI — Utech Consulting, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of their newly designed website.
"I came away truly understanding how I show up and how that differs from how I think I show up. I have also learned about how I listen."
