Our August 2021 topic was “Combating the Talent Drought.”  Our discussions focused on attracting and retaining employees. August 2021 Take-Aways: Global:  Create a Hiring/Recruiting position within your company.  Consider implementing a new potential employee process which includes a self-examination session(s) and help candidates get to know themselves better and determine what they truly want from  … Read more

Our July, 2021 topic was, “The Expedition: Long-Term Leadership, 30 Days at a Time.”  Our focus this month was on our vision for the year broken down into bite-sized plans for the month. We have the answers!  Below are the solutions to common business problems discussed in the Round Tables in July. Global:  Have a vision  … Read more

In May, the Round Tables took a hard look at their businesses and assessed their positions.  In June, based on their assessment, our Round Tables discussed moving forward. We have the answers!  Below are the solutions to common business problems discussed in the Round Tables in June. Kalamazoo: Companies and industries are getting creative to  … Read more

This month our Round Tables took a hard look at their current business position, and evaluated their product offerings, people, markets, processes, and abilities to execute those processes. For your convenience, notes from the chapter meetings have been recorded below for you to review. Key ideas and solutions shared by our Round Tables: Kalamazoo Tuesday  … Read more

Acknowledging the hardships of the past 12 months, business leaders must continue to evaluate the health of their companies.  And it is always a good time to take the pulse of your organizations.  Our April Round Tables shared thoughts and strategies for success into the future.   For your convenience, notes from the chapter meetings have  … Read more

One of CBRT’s core values is RELATIONSHIPS.  March Round Tables shared the experiences keeping relationships connected during these unusual times.  Thirteen Round Tables shared solutions surrounding the human resources challenges our business are facing today. For your convenience, notes from the chapter meetings have been recorded below for you to review.  Key ideas and solutions  … Read more

In February 2021, our 13 Round Tables shared solutions surrounding the human resources challenges our business are facing today. For your convenience, notes from the chapter meetings have been recorded below for you to review.  Key ideas and solutions shared by our Round Tables: Working from home is a skill—some are successful, but some do  … Read more