Standard operating procedures are critical to the efficiency of most organizations. But real success in business (and life) also requires a thorough understanding of one’s values. In 2017, QIP had been in business for more than a decade, and we…
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Evaluations: Because We All Can Improve
The holiday season has ramped up, and everyone is busy with work and personal obligations. It’s a time of busyness not just for our company, but also for education stakeholders in federal, state, and local agencies. But even in the…
Thank You, Lunch Ladies and All Who Work to Help Others
“A thank you can change a life.” This assertion was shared by Jarrett Krosoczka during his 2014 TED Talk “Why Lunch Ladies are Heroes.” Krosoczka is the author of the Lunch Lady graphic novel series, and his talk and novels…
Leadership at All Levels Reaps Rewards
It may seem paradoxical, but leadership is something that everyone should practice in the workplace. That’s right—leadership isn’t just for the designated “leaders” of an organization. It’s for everyone, from the recent college graduate starting his or her first job,…
Success: The Tip of the Iceberg
Success is something we all crave, and people seem to talk about it endlessly. But what is it, exactly? The Free Dictionary offers these definitions: 1. the favorable outcome of something attempted 2. the attainment of wealth, fame, etc. At QIP, we’re…
Teamwork: Greater than the Sum of the Parts
If you are an athlete or theater goer—or both—you’ve seen how a coordinated group effort can produce an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts. Coaches, stage directors, task managers, project directors, and other leaders recommend a…