Impact Achievement Group

Impact Achievement Group Article Helps New Managers Understand Influence and Power

By HR Vendor News | October 14, 2010

SEATTLE—Oct. 13, 2010— Social power is the resource that enables a leader to induce compliance or gain commitment from others. A new article by Impact Achievement Group (IAG) provides tips for new managers on effectively supervising others through the appropriate use of social power. “The New Manager’s Guide to Understanding Influence and Power,” the tenth…

Impact Achievement Group Article Helps New Managers Supervise Difficult Direct Reports

By HR Vendor News | October 5, 2010

SEATTLE—October 5, 2010— New managers and supervisors who don’t know how to handle difficult employees can quickly lose their credibility and effectiveness. A new article by Impact Achievement Group gives new managers tips on effectively interacting with direct reports. “Supervising Difficult Direct Reports: Tips and Guidance for New Managers,” the ninth in a 12-part article…

Impact Achievement Group Article Helps New Managers Handle Performance Problems

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2010

Leadership development firm’s article series on new manager training emphasizes key strategies to grow into management SEATTLE—August 24, 21010— Holding employees accountable creates consistent clarity for performance expectations, but this can be a real challenge for new managers. A new article by Impact Achievement Group provides tips for new managers to effectively address performance problems.…

Impact Achievement Group Article Helps New Managers Handle Difficult Situations

By HR Vendor News | July 27, 2010

Leadership development firm’s article series on new manager training emphasizes key strategies to grow into management SEATTLE—July 27, 21010—One of a manager’s main —yet often dreaded—responsibilities is dealing with difficult or uncomfortable issues. A new article by Impact Achievement Group provides tips for new managers to effectively address workplace problems. “Handling Difficult Situations: Tips and…

New Article Provides Tips for New Managers in Developing Superior Performance Review Skills

By HR Vendor News | June 29, 2010

SEATTLE, June 29, 2010 – New managers must handle an important new area of responsibility—conducting performance reviews. Training is critical to help them provide fair and meaningful employee appraisals, according to Impact Achievement Group. Conducting great reviews, whether informal or formal, is a challenge for most managers. Those new to management can excel by recognizing…

IAG's New Manager Training Article on Employment Law

By HR Vendor News | June 1, 2010

SEATTLE, May 27, 2010 – Understanding labor laws is a big challenge for new managers. Training is critical since new supervisors, at all times, are agents of the company, according to Impact Achievement Group. Federal, state and even company policies regarding employment laws are complex and are a key focus for human resource professionals. They…

New Article: New Managers Must Know Legal Basics

By HR Vendor News | May 28, 2010

SEATTLE, May 27, 2010 – Understanding labor laws is a big challenge for new managers. Training is critical since new supervisors, at all times, are agents of the company, according to Impact Achievement Group. Federal, state and even company policies regarding employment laws are complex and are a key focus for human resource professionals. They…

New Article: Helping New Managers Work Effectively with the Boss

By HR Vendor News | April 28, 2010

SEATTLE — April 28, 2010 — Effective managers understand the importance of developing a good relationship with their boss. Companies that provide new managers with the right strategies to navigate this relationship will also benefit, according to Impact Achievement Group. The boss is the person with the greatest control over new managers’ success. So how…

Impact Achievement Group Sponsors, Presents at HR.com VIEW Online Conference on Leadership Development

By HR Vendor News | April 8, 2010

SEATTLE — Apr. 8, 2010 — Impact Achievement Group will be among the sponsors and presenters of the upcoming HR.com Virtual Interactive Educational World (VIEW) conference on leadership development programs, scheduled for Wednesday, April 14. Leadership Development Programs: Should You be Using Them? is the theme of the live April 14 event, which starts at…

Transitioning from Independent Contributor to Manager Four Principles of Successful Management

By HR Vendor News | March 30, 2010

SEATTLE — Mar. 31, 2010 — Independent contributors can often significantly enhance the success of a workgroup or company. Yet the operative word — independent — may work against them when transitioning to a supervisory role, according to Impact Achievement Group. The key component in promoting discretionary effort and company loyalty is the quality of…