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FALL 2016

FEATURE ARTICLE

Exploring the Dynamics of Employee Engagement

Most of the problems we face at work, at home, and in the community can be considered “people problems.” The Jabian Engagement Framework is a tool that helps diagnose these problems and design solutions to overcome them.

by Fred Jewell and Tracy Reznik
TABLE OF CONTENTS / FALL 2016

A Blend of Art and Science

The questions that lead to a strategic project’s success are simple: Why, who, and how? As usual, the devil is in the details.
by Bruce King

Perception versus Potential

Defining processes in a high-growth business—when done in the right place and at the right time—can reduce the time spent “putting out fires” and actually free up time for innovation.
by Kim MacKenzie, Katie Misel, and Jeff Siegel

Competing in the Conceptual Age

Increasingly, airlines are bringing “right-brain” sensibilities to “left-brain” processes—adding elegance and beauty to efficiency in the travel experience.
by Erin Larem

Financial Management in an Agile World

Clear alignment between teams and business objectives is the first step toward streamlining financial accounting.
by Beth Lassiter, Michael Noel, and Chris Hess

Keeping Employees in the Groove

Using records as an analogy for workforce engagement.
by Mimi Hall

A Geocacher’s Guide to Consulting

A successful consulting engagement is like a geocaching treasure hunt. By identifying goals, determining approach with the big picture in mind, tracking progress while mitigating issues, and problem solving elegantly, we can zero in on the reward.
by JENNA RODRIGUES AND LYDIA LICHTENBERGER

The Engagement Playbook

A tactical use of Jabian’s Engagement Framework is to motivate and inspire individuals.
by Jenna Rodrigues and Fred Jewell
LETTER FROM THE FOUNDERS
The common thread among every successful company, whether it’s a sole proprietorship or a Fortune 100 conglomerate, is the need to have an engaged workforce.
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Inspiring Leaders through Mentoring

Great mentors can be the secret weapon in the success of both employees and the organization. Apply five best practices to get the most out of your mentoring relationships.
by Tracy Reznik

The Case for Application Architects

Organizations that cultivate champions of business, who have a keen understanding of technology, will see enormous benefits both internally and among customers.
by Fleming Free

Slide to Unlock: Mobility and Business Process Analysis

When developing business technology solutions, we typically consider the “what” and the “who” involved in the problem. With mobile technology, we must incorporate the “where” as well.
by Rebecca Parker and Sam Noyd

On The Ball: Former Athletes in the Workplace

Athletes who give up their sport for a business career take the competitive edge with them. For former athletes, it’s never just a job. It is a challenge and an opportunity to get better every day.
by Christina Ngo and Alyssa Kiel
Saving the IT Brand

The IT mantra to “fail fast” simply reinforces a reputation we don’t want. Instead, as skilled resources with great business minds, we should learn how to avoid failure in the first place.
by Kelli Allred, Matthew Ferstle, and Victoria Inman
JABIAN CONVERSATIONS

When most people think of farming, they don’t think of high tech. The truth is, technology is as pervasive and critical on the farm as it is in the boardroom.

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MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS

Meet the thought-leaders behind this issue of The Jabian Journal.

THE FINAL WORD

A conversation with Michael Dubin—CEO of Dollar Shave Club.

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