Jennifer BriggsChain of Command. Or, Chain of Opportunity?We are all familiar with organizational structures that rely on a chain of command, a very linear structure where subordinates and bosses…Jan 2Jan 2
Jennifer BriggsTwo Tips For Distressed BusinessesWhen times are tough, it requires tough people. The two temptations are to take control and command or to wait and hope. In practice, it…Jan 11, 20231Jan 11, 20231
Jennifer BriggsWhy HR Champions Is (still) One of My FavoritesDave Ulrich’s book, HR Champions, was one of the frameworks for how we saw the Human Resources function at New Belgium. In the early 2000s…Jan 10, 2023Jan 10, 2023
Jennifer BriggsDoes Culture Start at the Front Line?It was a debate topic: where does culture start? One C-level leader declared that it begins at the front line. And, at a certain point in…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Jennifer BriggsWhy do business change efforts get stuck?People, companies, or teams often have grand aspirations but need traction or momentum to bring these aspirations to an actionable change…Jan 2, 20231Jan 2, 20231
Jennifer BriggsOpen Book Management in an Information Depleted WorldOne of the mistaken perceptions of open-book management (OBM) is that leaders can conduct an informational meeting, and, voila, they are…Dec 16, 2022Dec 16, 2022
Jennifer BriggsThe Future for Craft Brewing?Anyone who follows or has worked in the craft brewing sector has seen the ugliness of misogyny and racism surface in the industry. The…Sep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021
Jennifer BriggsBuilding Better GoalsIn a meeting, we were discussing how few people set goals, and I’m wondering why???Jul 8, 2020Jul 8, 2020
Jennifer BriggsDon’t Let This Be Your New YearIt is a tradition on New Year’s Eve to reflect on the year and consider what we want to do better and different in the year ahead. How do…Apr 27, 2020Apr 27, 2020