Concepts of Lean
Education is about why we do something. Training is where you learn how to do something. Illinois BIS is an organization committed to helping Illinois businesses thrive. Michael Pop, senior consultant at Illinois BIS, shares the Lean principles he helps… Read more→
What to Know About Grants and Tax Reform
Illinois saw three interest rate hikes this year and the United States saw the largest tax reform in more than 30 years. It’s important to stay on top of trends and understand your options for financing. Hear from three experts… Read more→
6 Key Steps for Preventing and Addressing Workplace Harassment
Harassment claims cause feelings of discomfort, damage to employee morale and hold serious legal liabilities. If someone at your organization reports an incident of harassment, it’s imperative to take necessary action. 6 Key Steps to Preventing and Addressing Harassment 1)… Read more→
5 Tasks to Help You Formulate a Strategic Plan
Whether you work in a family business or not, your business is a family asset. Up to 85% of firms are initially established with some sort of family investment, and the work you do every day is a vital resource… Read more→
Bridging the Expectations Gap
Seats for the presentation were divided into Rising Generation tables and the Leading Generation tables. Rising is what we would call the “next generation,” and Leading is the current generation in leadership. The tables held periodic conversations stemming from the… Read more→
Best Ways to Optimize Your HR Strategies For a Better Company Culture
Truth is, there is a lot to unpack in Human Resources and it’s evolving all the time. There are dozens of reasons to share experiences with the woes of HR. To start, tables around the room took a few minutes… Read more→
Member Development Opportunities with EFBC family
Members and non-members alike felt a certain energy in the room. How is it that a group can feel a sense of comfort in a space together? EFBC creates an environment of safety across personal and professional topics for our… Read more→
The Ultimate Guide to building a successful brand: all you need to know
It is human nature to stick with what we know and what has successfully worked for us in the past. From phone, coffee and cosmetic products to dry-cleaning, hotel and transportation services, we as consumers are making decisions every day… Read more→
The Keys to Living a Balanced Life
When reflecting on the meaning of happiness and joy, we often assume that both terms represent the same idea. However, Lisa Dietlin defines happiness as a disposition and joy as a state of being. Understanding the difference between the two… Read more→
Commanding the Whirlwind & Executing Your Goals
When faced with the decision of giving your attention to something urgent or something important, which are you likely going to choose? Typically, urgent trumps important. Chris McChesney calls the day-to-day priorities of your job the “whirlwind”. These activities often… Read more→
