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Current Research and Published Articles:

1) ATW Survey Identifies Trends in Email Usage
Summary: What is the one thing you wish you knew when it comes to using email as a form of communication? What do you wish others knew? Do you have any frustrations? Are you as efficient with email as you want to be? Click here to continue...

2) I Wish You Would Just …
Summary: When was the last time you talked with your employees (or your boss, for that matter) about how you can help each other be more successful? The answer in most cases is never! Click here to continue...

3) I Wish You Would Just … Be Available
Summary: One of the most valuable resources we can give our employees is time. Unfortunately, in today’s fast based business environment we are being pulled many different ways when it comes to time utilization. Click here to continue...

4) Bob Nelson on I Wish You Would Just...
Summary: Do you ever have a great idea you'd love to pursue where ever it takes you? Such is the case with Todd McDonald of ATW Training & Consulting, Inc. in Urbandale, Iowa. Click here to continue...

5) I Wish You Would Just … Build Our Team
Summary: Today’s work environment calls on individuals to work together in team settings more and more. It just makes sense. However, some individuals have a harder time than others adapting to a team environment. Continue reading this article...

6) ATW and Iowa Association of Business and Industry Survey
Summary: It would seem that the recent membership survey done by Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and ATW Training regarding email use and abuse touched some raw emotions. Continue reading this article...

7) I Wish You Would Just … Clear the Path for Us to Succeed
Summary: Team members need managers to do more than just set expectations and provide encouragement. They need support and someone to clear the path for them with others. Continue reading this article...

8) I Wish You Would Just … Delegate a Little
Summary: Believe it or not our employees are ready, willing and, in most cases, able to pitch in and help, but we need to ask. Too often we take the word “super” in supervisor literally and think we can do everything. Continue reading this article...

9) Critical Charlie - Turning Around a Negative Person
Summary: His words are discouraging. His actions undermine people. His presence impairs progress. "Critical Charlie" is as negative a person as you have ever met. For him, the sunshine is too bright, and the birds are singing too loudly. He is motivated by anyone who will listen to his complaints and rants. There is a little bit of truth to his words; you can't ignore him. Even if he is achieving results, his constant critical attitude hinders the overall effectiveness of your team. As the leader, you need to confront Critical Charlie. Continue reading this article...

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