Picking up where we left off last week… At Shamrock, our unique corporate culture is borne from the intentional work that we do—and most importantly, the way in which we do that work. Our charge is to help individuals and companies perform at their highest levels. Here’s how we make that happen for each of…
Mission statements. Core values. These are the guiding principles that capture the essence of our businesses, articulating who we are, what we do, and why we do it. But these words on paper are only effective if they translate into everyday action. That action is something we’re deliberate about at Shamrock: We work to align…
When was the last time you used a map instead of GPS? Or an encyclopedia instead of Google? Times have changed. Technology has evolved. But have your business processes kept pace? Many of us have solid business plans. We set goals—but then we revert to old-school processes and practices instead of using efficient, technology-based organizational…
I’m a big believer in the power of planning. It’s that time of year again when many of us look back at our progress over the past 12 months, reassess our path, and develop a plan for making the most of the year ahead. An article in Inc. Magazine by Aha! CEO Brian de Haaff…
As the adage goes, Time Is Money. So then, ask yourself: Am I spending it wisely? I’ve found that, in some instances, it’s worth the effort to invest your time… Sometimes I drive to Costco to buy steaks. While it’s further away from home than the supermarket, the quality and price is much better, so…
No one disputes that the velocity of change in modern marketing strategy and tactics is astounding. Just keeping current with the latest trends and thought leadership can be overwhelming—not to mention that quickly shifting gears and changing direction can pose a significant challenge for many organizations. So how do you keep up? How do you…
We’ve all felt the rush of finding ourselves in the exactly the right place at the right time. Like when the front spot in the over-crowded parking lot opens just as you pull up. Or when the price of airfare drops the day you’re ready to book a flight. Digital targeting creates that same sense…
College graduation season is upon us. According to The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 1,830,000 students at the bachelor’s degree level will graduate as part of the Class of 2018. That’s a lot of job seekers, which translates to a lot of competition for available job openings. So as a new graduate, how do…
Most of us have been on both the winning and losing side of team play. While it’s usually much more enjoyable to be with the first group, there is value in, and benefits to be gained from, being part of a team regardless of outcome. Group competitions provide an opportunity to observe and watch others…
Many of us spend the greater part of our waking hours at work. In fact, the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over his/her lifetime. That’s a lot of time invested—so we ought to find ways to make the very most of it. At Shamrock, we’ve always worked to create an engaging, creative…
