By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development For nearly twenty years, I’ve had the fortune of working as a human resources and organizational development professional. Developing and facilitating team effectiveness training has been a common need that I’ve happily fulfilled countless times. Whether I’ve served as a leader in a traditional corporate role, or… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development When I was 20 years old, I interned at a well-known advertising agency. It was my first taste of a professional gig, and the first time I traded my college summer waitressing job for an unpaid work experience. I made sure that I looked the part with… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development Imagine yourself as a student sitting in a classroom with your kindergarten friends. I am your teacher and I’ve just asked anyone in your class who can paint a picture to raise their hands. Not surprisingly, every child’s hand eagerly shoots into the air; including yours. Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development Do you have a new employee who walked through your doors full of enthusiastic ideas six months ago, but now remains silent at meetings? Is your previously optimistic and upbeat employee now avoiding you like the plague? Before you brush it off as their bad day or… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development Ask any executive or business owner if they have a process for developing top talent in their organization, and they will tell you yes. Chances are, they will immediately tell you about a series of initiatives to identify and develop their high-potential employees. They may even tell… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development Stop and think about this: For years, your organization has been bustling with plenty of work to do filled with hardworking employees who operate like a well-oiled machine. The people you hired in the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s have worked their way up into key positions… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development It’s no secret that the world needs more women who are shamelessly confident in their ability to serve as role models and change agents. This week’s blog will focus upon debunking the negative connotations that society – and, even we as women – hold towards females in… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development Human beings share one common trait: we make things more difficult than they need to be. As a leader, you’re no exception. In truth, it’s easy to feel as if everything in your organization is doom and gloom. When your best laid plans run off course, or… Continue Reading
By Paige D. Gullotti, Director of Operations & Client Solutions You’ve finally found the right candidate for the job! You ran a successful search, found dozens of qualified candidates, narrowed it down to a select few, put them through multiple interviews, completed assessments, checked references, and now you’ve found your superstar! What now? Continue Reading
By Elizabeth P. Cipolla, VP of Talent Development Look who’s joining Catapult! Prolific writer, thought leader and talent development expert, the game changing Elizabeth Cipolla. Continue Reading