PI employee providing high-quality, reliable service
Business Strategy

The key to providing reliable products and services

Quality is important, but so is reliability. How do you ensure you deliver reliable products and services—and keep your customers happy? Here are some tips.

David Silbert · 5 min read

Accountability quotes to build accountability
Company Culture

The 5 best accountability quotes for the workplace

Here are five accountability quotes you can share with others to show them how important it is to take responsibility for their daily actions.

Erin Balsa · 5 min read

Muzquiz knows how to motivate employees
Organization Design

Top-down communication: what it is & how to get it right

Top-down communication is critical for keeping employees aligned and on-track to reach strategic goals. Here’s how to get it right.

Daniel Muzquiz · 8 min read

Hiring

Why you should hire software developers for both technical aptitude and skills

Should you look for software developers with existing skills or hire developers who can acquire the skill set? That’s what Tom Winters shares in this blog.

Tom Winter · 9 min read

Discussing the 17 PI Reference Profiles
Reference Profiles

Is the PI Behavioral Assessment accurate?

It’s a question we get a lot: How accurate is the PI Behavioral Assessment™? Here’s some recent survey data that should help set the record straight.

Sarah Mulvey · 6 min read

High performing team
Teamwork

The top 6 reasons why teams underperform and how to fix them

Are underperforming teams having an impact on your organization’s productivity? Here are six steps to help address failing teams.

Krishna Rajagopal · 4 min read

OPTIMA 2020 consulting conference
Consultant Resources

The 7 best consulting conferences of 2020

Looking to get the most out of your consultancy? Here are seven consulting conferences in 2020 you can attend to take your practice to the next level.

David Silbert · 5 min read

Diverse and inclusive workplace
Consultant Resources

Diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand with talent optimization.

As America becomes more diverse, inclusive workplaces become more important than ever. Here’s how talent optimization can help achieve them.

Nicole Smart · 5 min read

quotes about leadership and teamwork
People Management

Quotes about leadership and teamwork (to help you get the most out of your people)

These quotes about leadership and teamwork can provide inspiration as you begin your journey toward becoming a better leader.

Erin Balsa · 6 min read

Shirley and Holly working
People Management

3 ways to support career advancement for retail workers

The retail industry experiences high turnover rates. Here are three ways you can increase employee retention through career development opportunities.

Liz Sheffield · 4 min read

leader sitting in office
Reference Profiles

Reference Profile holiday gift-giving guide

Are you behind on holiday shopping? No need to panic. We have you covered with our Reference Profile-inspired gift-buying guide.

Hannah Sachs · 3 min read

Consultants talking at the OPTIMA 2019 conference
Consultant Resources

5 essential reasons to attend consulting conferences

Consulting conferences are more than just fancy meetups; they offer value that can grow your firm. Here are five great reasons to attend an upcoming event.

David Silbert · 3 min read

Woman tailoring her leadership style yo fit her employees
People Management

How to tailor your leadership style to fit your employees

As a leader, it can be difficult to manage a team of diverse behaviors and skill sets. Learn how to tailor your leadership to fit your employees’ needs with this blog.

Sofia Morales · 5 min read