RESOURCES

Our work draws upon not only our own experience, but also the knowledge of experts in organizational development and other fields. We have found that a willingness to share expertise is a common thread of those we admire. Therefore, our resource section contains not only pieces we have written or used, but also the expertise of others who share a quest to live a life of excellence.

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 “The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.”  – Pearl S. Buck

ARTICLES

CIE Covid Preparedness Plan

CIE Covid Preparedness Plan

The team at Colorado Institute for Excellence (CIE) has been monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-2019) with state and local officials, and is committed to the safety and well-being of our clients. Taken from the CDC website, we are implementing the following...

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Are You a Leader Who Can Lean-In During a Crisis?

Are You a Leader Who Can Lean-In During a Crisis?

Here we are. Spring of 2020. A world-wide Pandemic. Like nothing anyone has ever seen. It’s new territory, new endings, new beginnings. I don’t know anyone, with the exception of those in the infectious disease expertise, who could have prepared for this time. Who...

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If It’s Business, It’s Personal

If It’s Business, It’s Personal

Somehow along the evolutionary path of business and commerce, it appears we have lost our way.  As we became increasingly enamored with the efficiency that a mechanistic and impersonal focus could bring us (a la Taylorism), we concentrated on using the “hands” of...

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Engagement Around Work

Engagement Around Work

Employee Involvement. Empowerment. Teamwork. Open Communication. Lifelong Learning. You’ve heard all the right things to help employees do a good job, and how “doing right” by your employees can improve your business performance. Now there’s Engagement. There is lots...

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