Thrive in the new world of work
We exist to help you thrive at work. And our free resources will help you do just that ... from playbooks & checklists for filling team gaps or the five steps for building a personal brand to proven, actionable steps for creating an on-demand team.
We're here to help. Want to chat strategy or need a boost getting started? Let's talk.
Fill gaps
Teams have gaps. They come in all shapes and sizes—from lay offs and hiring freezes to skills gaps and leave of absences—yet one thing is constant: the work still needs to get done.
Learn more about our resources for filling gaps.
Use these free resources to successfully cover gaps on your teams:
- Employee coverage checklist
- SPEED playbook
- SPEED checklist
- Leave of absence coverage playbook
- How to leverage outside experts
Personal brand
In the new world of work, a clear, compelling personal brand is more important than ever. Get the tools to define & share your unique brand with confidence & clarity.
Learn more about our personal brand resources.
Start building your personal brand today with these free resources:
- Personal brand playbook
- Personal brand virtual workshop with Lisa Hufford [video]
- How to build a personal brand statement [video]
- Personal brand reflection questions
- How to effectively manage your job search during the coronavirus pandemic & the importance of personal brand (Forbes)
Future of work
The new world of work demands a new way of doing business. Thousands of organizations are rethinking how they hire to reach their goals. We help innovative companies navigate the talent shift. In fact, we wrote the book on it.
Use these free resources to thrive in the new world of work:
- SPEED playbook: Build your on-demand team
- 7 habits of highly successful managers ebook
- How to leverage on-demand experts [article]
- What to look for in a consultant - SMILE [video]
- Talent with a capital T [video]
- Accelerate growth & relevancy with on-demand experts [video]
- Navigating the talent shift: How to build on-demand teams that drive innovation, control costs, and get results [book]
7 habits for repeatable client success
In the new world of work, modern managers must leverage on-demand experts to access top talent and reach their goals. But successfully doing so requires a new set of rules. Whether you’re new to project-based work or continuously perfecting your client craft, these are the definitive guidelines for repeatable project success.
Remote work
Remote work became an overnight reality for businesses & teams of all sizes due to COVID-19, many of which are building the plan while in-flight. Adapt to this new normal with advice from our remote work experts.
Learn more about our remote work resources.
Get remote work resources:
- Remote work webinar: Staying connected while staying apart [video]
- Staying connected ... while staying apart [article]
- 5 tips for staying productive (and sane!) with remote work [article]
- 5 tips for successfully managing remote employees [article]
Learning & development
We're always learning and growing our skills. Join us in our journey: We hope these trainings and webinars give you the tools you need to stay relevant and inspired.
Learn more about our learning & development resources.
Grow your skills with these free virtual workshops:
- Personal brand virtual workshop with Lisa Hufford [video]
- Activate your network & land your next project with Julie Schaller [video]
- Podcasting & marketing strategy with Aaron Zeitlin [video]
- Life mapping with Dana V. Adams [video]
- Delight your clients with video with Aaron Jacobs [video]
- LinkedIn for leaders with Rob Wolf [video]
Thought leadership
Insights on future of work, women in business and tech, personal brand, and all things marketing, communications, and program & project management—straight from the experts.
Check out our POV highlights:
- How to effectively manage your job search during the coronavirus pandemic (Forbes)
- Gig or on-demand: How modern managers engage outside experts (Staffing.com)
- What virtual events can learn from late night (Melinda Morrison)
- How top freelance platforms engage with clients during COVID-19 (Forbes)
- Storytelling in the real world: How case studies connect technology, people & sales results (Robert Heuer)
- 3 ways to increase your team's diversity (Linda Bookey)
- Interview tips & tricks (Markelle Lindstedt)
- I'm a marketing leader & a millennial mom. Want me to work for you? Give me flexibility (Stephanie Chacharon)
Resource library
Playbooks & ebooks
- Personal brand playbook
- SPEED playbook: Build your on-demand team
- Leave of absence coverage playbook
- 7 habits of highly successful managers ebook
Videos
- Talent with a capital T (Women in Cloud Summit)
- What to look for in a consultant (SMILE)
- How to build a personal brand statement
- How companies accelerate growth & relevancy with on-demand talent (Women in Cloud Summit)
- What virtual events can learn from late night
- Networking & virtual events: Going from IRL to online
- Virtual events: Is this the end of the keynote?
- Empathy & marketing during a crisis
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Workshops & webinars
- Personal brand virtual workshop with Lisa Hufford
- Remote work webinar: Staying connected while staying apart
- Own your life: Consulting pros & cons with Carrie Morris