We have all attended those dreaded “meetings that could have been an email." As a first generation professional, you may be responsible for organizing, conducting, and concluding productive and efficient meetings that not only further the initiative being discussed, but generate action items to involve all stakeholders. In this Article, we will discuss how bringing key teammates together, adhering to a set agenda, and clearly defining next steps will allow your meetings to run smoothly.

One of the most impactful leadership behaviors is to encourage innovation, from trying new systems or brainstorming new ideas or products. Innovation and adaptability allows you to stay in touch with the latest in your industry and allows you to hone in on the needs of your constituents. Further, innovation encourages new and different ways of thinking, which allows your team to wok outside the box in a meaningful and creative way. In this Article, we will outline five best practices to encourage innovation and how you can implement them on your team.

Of the many tools used to facilitate workplace communication, the DiSC® Profile is one of the most popular and easiest to implement. The DiSC profile will help demonstrate your conversational priorities, openness, behavioral tendencies, and pace of communication. In this Article, we dig into each DiSC style and learn how to most effectively communicate with each.

This Article is not sponsored by DiSC.

From digital resume templates, to DIY portfolio builders, to online skills and accreditation courses, first generation professionals have a plethora of resources available as they shape their careers. In this week’s Article, we will highlight our favorite resources for young professionals, both in Milwaukee and online.