Posts Tagged ‘ben markens’
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Engaging Employees
“Our organizations are nothing without the folks who work there.” Ben Markens shares how we use Gallup Q12 to make sure that employees are satisfied in their workplace.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: First Time Attendees
Attending a conference for the first time can be daunting for even the most social person. Ben Markens shares 3 things that his group does to make the experience more comfortable for first time attendees.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Accreditation
In 2014 our firm became accredited to the Association Management Company Institute. “It was definitely worth our time.” – Ben Markens
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Holidays
Many people take time off at the end of the year. Ben Markens has some food for thought as you reflect on the holidays and the state of your associations and business.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: The Rocket Book
Ben Markens loves technology, and he found a notebook that allows him to connect his hand written notes to his synced file storage. And it’s reusable.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Ways to Engage
“I’m always interested in new ways or continuing ways to engage the folks who work at The Markens Group.” Ben Markens talks about engagement opportunities he practices with The Markens Group team.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Bad News First
“Tell me the bad news first, because the good news will never hurt me.” Ben Markens advises to address problems immediately and non-defensively. Happy customers are willing to wait.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Facilitation
Brainstorming is about quantity and creativity. Ben Markens shares some tips on being an effective facilitator.
Read MoreThe Markens Group Certified by Great Place to Work®.
The Markens Group has been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. We earned this credential based on ratings from anonymous employee surveys. “It’s my personal philosophy, backed by research from Heskett and others, that employee satisfaction directly correlates to business success,” said Ben Markens, our president and…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Getting More Out of Q & A
At your meetings, do you have problems getting people to participate during the Q&A portion? Here’s a tip that we often use.
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