Leading the isolated worker: Communication is critical and complex
With the rise of COVID-19, a high percentage of the workforce in America became remote workers overnight. For leaders whose teams normally share an office, this can present a host of new challenges. By Missy Jackson, Managing Partner Humans are naturally social...
Leading the isolated worker: Do you know your teams?
With the rise of COVID-19, a high percentage of the workforce in America became remote workers overnight. For leaders whose teams normally share an office, this can present a host of new challenges.
Consulting: Do With, Not To, A Client
To us, effective consulting means helping our clients take action on pressing issues. But that is just the tip of the iceberg By Darrell Crawford, Founder and Managing Partner Consultants and advisors seem to come and go in many industries. We have...
Developing Talent to Lead…not Leave!
The difference of engaging your talent with continual growth opportunities versus checking a development box and setting them on a shelf to wait By: Missy Jackson, Managing Partner Developing your talent, especially those that are up-and-coming leaders within your...
Building a comprehensive view to develop your team!
The difference of gravitating to the new buzz topic or “flavor of the day” toolset versus utilizing tools that build off each other and create a comprehensive view to work with. By: Missy Jackson Developing individuals or teams typically takes a multi-faceted approach...
Planning for the future: Sustainable health and growth of your business
Have you made the right moves to set your organization up for long-term health, growth, and sustainability? Have you identified and invested in the rising leaders of your organization? Have you thought about who will take the reins, in the coming years, to carry your...
The Vantage Group Welcomes Missy Jackson as Managing Partner
Former Herman Miller Manager Brings 20+ Years in Sales Strategy, Management, Training Experience Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dec. 31, 2019 – The Vantage Group® announced Missy Jackson has joined the firm as a managing partner. Jackson brings more than 20 years of...
The Loss of a Business Partner… and Friend
I will miss his Texan accent. My business partner of over 10 years, and long-time friend, Richard Wroten, passed away on September 23rd. Knowing him meant a lot to not only my professional growth, but just having another person who understood the challenges of running...
Are You Keeping Who You Hire?
Poor retention and ghosting of candidates are just some of the problems that are growing in the current job market. You’re not alone. It’s time to take feelings out of the process and use data to make better hiring decisions and increase hiring retention.