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I’m Leaving at 5:00 …

I’ve had a few people tell me that one of the great things about working for “the government” is that you get to leave at 5:00 pm. Ha ha, very funny! The first two days here I was lucky to get out of the office before someone has to actually notify the parking garage that … Continue reading →

Day One

My probation started today. Okay, to be clear, the first day of my six-month probationary period at the Orange County Clerk of Courts office. First day on the job, 17 pages of notes. That’s about par for the course – I take copious notes, and now I am going back through it to “tease out” … Continue reading →

Originally posted on T21 Solutions Blog:
Organizational Communication in a Virtual Work Environment By: Stephen M. Urquhart Webster University Abstract This research paper explores the inherent challenges in managing and communicating with members of a virtual team or workgroup, and reviews current literature to provide an overview of effective methods and practices for organizations seeking…

It’s Official!

Earlier today, I received the email that I had been waiting for, so now it’s official: next week, I will start in my new role with the Orange County Clerk of Courts as the manager of organization development and strategic planning. Good Morning, Steve: Congratulations! You have passed all required background screening checks, and we … Continue reading →

Advanced Performance Institute

Today, I signed up for membership in the Advanced Performance Institute, a U.K.-based organization that specializes in performance management and measurement. Here is how they describe themselves on their website: The Advanced Performance Institute (API) is a world-leading independent research and advisory organisation specialising in organisational performance. The institute provides expert knowledge, research, consulting and … Continue reading →

New Chapter

If all goes as planned, I will be starting next Monday (July 16th, 2012) as the Manager, Organization Development & Strategic Planning for the Orange County (Fla.) Clerk of Courts. In this new role, I am going to try to keep track of the journey from day one, including the resources and concepts that I … Continue reading →