OpX Solutions Articles

Have you ever faced a situation where you know how you should act, but fail to do so? In November’s Expert Insights, Mike shares the famous quote “To know and not do, is to now yet know” – Confucius. The key difference between our LMI programs and other forms of training is the process of spaced repetition where knowledge is not only obtained but behaviors are changed.

During the holidays, we plan special treats for our teams to show our thanks for everything they have done for us during the year.  While these are always appreciated, there are a couple of meaningful ways to express our thanks throughout the year.   

Establishing and maintaining a healthy work environment is one of the most sincere and impactful “thanks” you can give as a leader.

2024 Leadership development open enrollment programs are ideal if you only have a few team members to development at any given time.

Is your glass “half-full” or “half-empty”? In this month’s Expert Insights, we are reminded that those who are positive and look at life with a “half-full” perspective tend to be more successful. If we can help fill your glass, please let us know

Do you have a self-development plan? In this month’s Expert Insights, Mike describes people development as either “green and growing or ripe and rotting”. Whether it be your personal development or the development of your team, OpX Solutions can get you on the right track. In Dianne’s Coaching Corner, we are reminded that ongoing learning […]

In a recent leadership class, we discussed giving feedback. It turns out that this skill is one of those things that we think we do well, until we honestly evaluate how we do it, and the results that we get. Every leader in our class was able to identify with at least one (or more) of the pitfalls above. This just highlights the need for leaders to continue to improve their feedback skills to reinforce the attitudes and habits that lead to successful performance.

Today there are more reasons than ever for being a lifelong learner: rapidly changing technology, AI, differences in generations, landscape of business, economic conditions, etc. In fact, so many things are changing so quickly, the term VUCA is being used frequently in the business world. (VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity).

Still trying to figure out what we are all about? Stop by our exhibit at the Southwest Virginia Manufactures’ Expo on August 31st or come listen to our President, Mike Leigh and our Director of Leadership Development, Lois James, speak at the Business Success Symposium on September 27th and get all of those questions answered!

Effective delegation is the act of giving someone else the responsibility and authority to carry out an assignment or to represent you or your organization in a specific role. Conducted skillfully, delegation is one of the most powerful actions a leader can do to improve organizational performance. Through delegation, a leader can free up time for high payoff activities and develop employees for future advancement. But there is an equally important third benefit that is not as well-known. 

In this month’s Expert Insights, Dianne Ward provides an easy assessment to evaluate how you are doing on your goals this year.