David Holmes Consulting: Education, Leadership, Organizational Management

  Bridging the Gap for a Multigenerational Workforce              Are you struggling to bridge a generation gap in your organization? You are not alone. As a leadership and organizational management coach, I tell my clients that you cannot ignore these differences and you must build intentional connections. The following five strategy bridges can assist you to improve workplace culture, productivity, satisfaction, and profit margins.  Bridge 1: Communication and Clarity The most immediate point of friction is often how we communicate. While you might view a phone call as respectful and efficient, others might view an unscheduled call as intrusive, preferring a text message or email. Leaders should clarify which tools are appropriate for which types of information. Is this urgent? (Text/IM). Does this require interaction and conversation? (Video/In-person). By defining the ‘rules of engagement" for communication, you remove the anxie...

  Performance Coaching: The Strategic Feedback Loop for High-Performing Teams As a leadership and organizational management consultant—and a former school superintendent—I’ve spent many years observing what truly moves an organization from good to great. It isn't a new policy manual or a bigger budget; it's the quality of the daily, interpersonal interactions that shape performance. The complex demands of managing a large school district—juggling budgets, diverse stakeholders, and non-negotiable performance targets—are remarkably similar to those faced by any modern leader. The solution is the same: moving beyond compliance management and embracing potential coaching. The Strategic Shift: From Manager to Coach For too long, leadership has focused on managing compliance. The traditional manager operates from a place of "Tell"—directing and correcting. This model, while basic, fundamentally caps potential. The high-performance leader operates from a place of "Ask...