We had a meeting to talk about the focus of our company, which is a major thing. Companies that lose the focus on their target markets are companies that do not stay in business long. So, who is your target market? (not a rhetorical question)

Are you in the group classified as ‘helping professionals’ and what does that even mean? Helping professionals is a new term that includes coaches, mentors, peer support specialists, teachers, social workers, ministers and managers. What do all of those have in common? Guidance. The problem that many of these folks face is that some of them really haven’t had any education along that line, or the education was too general.

Given enough time, your experience will eventually teach you how to handle various situations, but most of us just don’t have the time, and can’t afford to make mistakes. The purpose of this particular entry is to get feedback and discussion on what tools and resources you use on a regular basis. Do you have a particular software program or an HR handbook that assists you in the tough times?

One ‘problem’ with that is that most people in these positions don’t have one resource they can rely on and then try to ‘wing it’ and that doesn’t always give the best results.

I’d really like to get some feedback on this to track where I can go with future blog entries. Thanks