Consulting: Do With, Not To, A Client

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!

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!

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...
The Loss of a Business Partner… and Friend

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?

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.

Finding The Right Fit Takes Time And Data

Finding The Right Fit Takes Time And Data

It should come as no surprise that HR managers and HR recruiters appreciate detail. The details help them narrow down potential candidates to the pool of top choices selected to move to the next round in the hiring process. But details can be confusing and if the data isn’t presented in a way the hiring manager understands, then hiring risk increases.

A Company’s Responsibility in Mentoring Millennials

A Company’s Responsibility in Mentoring Millennials

A tell-all from the managing partner of The Vantage Group on your company’s responsibility and investment in millennial workers. If you own a company or manage people in today’s working environment, chances are the term millennial has buzzed in your ear a time or two....