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People Management

4 common problems in the manufacturing industry

Manufacturing has experienced rapid growth, but not without some issues. Here are four common problems in the manufacturing industry, and how to solve them.

Amanda Cox · 6 min read

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Organization Design

The ultimate M&A integration checklist

Looking to lead your employees through a difficult merger? Download our post-merger integration checklist and learn how to navigate change with confidence.

David Silbert · 9 min read

employee journey mapping
Employee Engagement

The best way to design an employee journey map

Whether you’re struggling with top-performer turnover or looking to boost engagement, employee journey mapping can help.

Will Otto · 4 min read

PI's Kim Pfluger walking through a new product launch
Business Strategy

How to have a successful new product launch

Have a stellar product, but struggling to come up with an effective rollout plan? Here are some tips on how to have a successful new product launch.

Kim Pfluger · 5 min read

senior leaders aligning on go-to-market strategy
Business Strategy

How to build a winning go-to-market strategy

Every company with a good idea eventually brings it to market. Make sure your organization has a winning go-to-market strategy with this how-to.

Vickiana Rodriguez · 6 min read

successful system implementation depends on employees
People Management

System implementation: how to get your people on board

Employees are the main reason your system implementation will succeed or fail. Here are six tips for getting your people on board with the change.

Alexa Matarazzo · 5 min read

how to implement process
Organization Design

How to implement a new process at work

There comes a point in every business when something happens that radically changes how the business operates: Leaders start to implement processes. For employees who are used to improvising as they go and doing things their own way, this shift can be difficult. “We’ve gotten results without these processes,” they think, “Why should I change…

Maribel Olvera · 10 min read

promote from within
Employee Engagement

The strategic value of promoting from within 

Explore the benefits of promoting from within and learn when hiring externally makes strategic sense. Your next best hire might already be inhouse!

Kristen Robertson · 8 min read

Hiring

3 smart ways to improve forecast accuracy

If you want to tackle your goal of improving forecast accuracy, you need to look through a people lens. Here are 3 steps you can take.

Olivier Aries · 5 min read

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Employee Engagement

How to kick-off a successful change initiative

A staggering 42% of companies pursue change initiatives quarterly. Get insights on effective change initiatives from author and management consultant Jeanie Duck.

Daniel Muzquiz · 5 min read

PI VP of Professional Services Olivier Aries leading business process improvement
Organization Design

6 ways to ensure business process improvement

Business process improvement is critical for organizations looking to scale and improve efficiency. Stuck on where to begin? Here’s a six-step guide.

Olivier Aries · 6 min read

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

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

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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