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Keys to Successful Project Management with Jacob Flinck
Human capital consulting projects vary depending on the client and desired outcomes, but all share a focus on delivering the best product or solution to the client and require essential processes to be effective. One such process is project management. Project management consists of the methods, strategies, and decisions that a manager makes when overseeing…
Careless Responding in Surveys: A Threat to High-Quality Data
Leveraging high-quality data is essential for organizations to thrive in the modern world. Indeed, the costs of poor quality data can be devastating. For example, according to an estimate by Gartner, low-quality data can cost organizations around $15 million per year. Additionally, a 2016 IBM study estimates that low-quality data costs the U.S. economy around…
Building Capacity for Accessibility
As someone who regularly creates a lot of widely distributed communications deliverables (documents, slide decks, social media campaigns, graphics, videos, you name it), I often think about 508 compliance. Years ago, when I got started creating communications collateral, I remember looking for a one and done training that would teach me everything that I needed…
Capital Coaching Conference
We’re excited to share that FMP Managing Consultant Lesley Perkins will be presenting a session at the 2022 Capital Coaches Conference September 22-23! She will be facilitating a session entitled “The Coach as Mentor: How to Create an Effective Mentor Coaching Experience” with Joelle LaGuerre. They are excited to contribute to the conversation about Coaching:…
Employee Spotlight: James Wilcox
Today, we’re excited to spotlight James Wilcox, a Senior Consultant who has been with FMP for three and a half years. James has a background in I-O psychology and came to FMP with experience in both the federal and private sectors. James grew up in Orlando, Florida, spent several years in the DMV area, and…
Communication is Key: Tips for Leading Your Organization Through Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption is exploding across every sector of our economy and has undoubtedly become an essential engine in the future of work that cannot be ignored. To stay competitive, organizations must embrace automation and make bold moves toward digital transformation. This unprecedented environment calls for a new caliber of organizational change leadership. How…
Systems Don’t Make Change. People Do.
Meet Bob. Bob wanted to deploy a new project management system at his company. He conducted research to select a decent product, hired a vendor to help with implementation, developed a project rollout plan, and met every milestone. On paper, his plan was a success, but a few weeks post-rollout, most of his employees were…
Employee Spotlight: Natalie Johnson
Hello everyone, I am excited to introduce Natalie Johnson for this Employee Spotlight! Natalie recently joined FMP as a Strategic Human Capital Consultant, supporting our work with NLM and CFPB. My Background Originally, I was born and raised in Monmouth County, New Jersey, which is right by the beach! I attended The College of New…
Moving Beyond Onboarding: FMP’s New Employees Reflect on Client Excellence
FMP puts a lot of thought and care into onboarding and socializing new employees. Upon arrival, new hires are provided with a custom, six-month plan for bringing them into the fold. This plan includes an assigned onboarding buddy, orientations led by the company’s owners, and scheduled check-ins with our human resource team, culminating in a…
2022 Intern Spotlight
There’s always a lot to get excited about in the summer, from warm weather to vacations to new FMP interns! FMP is excited to have four new interns this summer: Chi-Leigh Warren, Brian Kennerly, Ian Hamilton, and Ayat Tamimi. Keep reading to learn more about each of these great people! Tell us about your professional/educational…