In 10 years of participating in Movember a lot of things have changed, but every year I still take this month to support Men’s health by growing a mustache. My motivation has changed over the years, but my mustache and commitment to the cause haven’t. When I started Movember in 2011, my thoughts were for… Read more »
Beyond Core Skillset – Attributes for a Dynamic World
Adaptability, patience and awareness sound more like topics you speak of when embarking on a spiritual journey than qualities that every individual should consider as their essential equipment in the workplace. For decades, recruitment and training frameworks have been designed to source or build an individual’s skill set. Skill set is defined as “a specific… Read more »
2020 Consulting: New Year, New Trends
A new year brings new challenges, opportunities, and trends. This goes for various markets, and consulting is no different. Whether the changes are operational, technological, or financial, one thing is glaringly clear: adaptability is crucial to not only surviving but thriving. Here we outline some trends that are likely to affect the consulting industry this year. By recognizing these changes and preparing… Read more »
Book Review: Start With Why
Have you ever looked around and wondered how many small businesses go out of business? Or perhaps a better question would be: why do so many small businesses fail? According to the Small Business Association (SBA) approximately 30% of new businesses fail within the first two years of being open, 50% fail during the first… Read more »
Employee Engagement During the Holidays
The holiday season, between the times of Thanksgiving and the New Year, is one of the most hectic and chaotic periods of the year- for both employees and companies alike. In this time of appreciation and charity, maintaining high levels of employee engagement is critical. The difficulty can stem from both the employees and employers…. Read more »
Susan Cain’s ‘Quiet’: A Book Review
In this day of social media and the 24/7 news cycle, the stream of voices, words, and emoji’s is endless and loud. Individuals often express themselves whenever a thought arises. It was in this environment that I was intrigued during a visit to Costco to purchase a book named “Quiet” by Susan Cain. The cover graphic reads,… Read more »
Why Consultants?
We know that consultants can be invaluable in bringing an outside perspective and industry expertise, yet oftentimes it isn’t clear when you may “need” a consultant. Below we have broken out recommendations on when to hire consultants and when it doesn’t make sense to do so. Read on for how to tell the difference! WHEN TO HIRE A… Read more »
Gender Equality in the Workforce: How the International Day of the Girl Child Can Inform Change
On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted a Resolution declaring October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and… Read more »
In the Rear View: A Milestone Project Completed
Having recently celebrated the 1 year anniversary of an important project success, we decided to reminisce and write about this unique project experience. We first heard about a potential Balancing Authority project in early 2015, 3 ½ years before it would come to fruition. Percipio was already on the ground at Avangrid, managing a portfolio of control systems… Read more »
Start-up: Taking the leap
“Start-up renewable energy in town?” I heard, and in the blink of an eye, I rose my hand. Too many questions in mind. How? Where? When? How do you start a brand-new renewable energy company from scratch in this era? It turns out that Portland has a healthy ecosystem of renewable energy companies. It is… Read more »
