Blue Ocean Facilities Receives 2020 Best of Cincinnati Award
CINCINNATI January 10, 2020 – Blue Ocean Facilities has been selected for the 2020 Best of Cincinnati Award in the Space Planning category by the Cincinnati Award Program. Under the Direction and Leadership of Ellyn Bain (27, Cincinnati), Blue Ocean Facilities has identified exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are […]
How Your Workspace is Affecting Your Productivity
Everyone wants to do well at their jobs, and the key aspect that everyone is talks about is productivity. This makes sense as it’s the most easily quantifiable value we can place on your work. But unless your job is strictly task-based and routine, productivity can take on different forms. Problem solving approaches are as […]
The Myth of Team Building
If you’ve noticed that your team is suffering from low morale or growing tensions, you’re first instinct is likely to hire a consulting firm that specializes in team building. The concept has been ingrained in corporate culture and you’ve likely encountered wonderful promises to get your team back in line after only a few hours […]
Beat the Afternoon Slump!
We’ve all experienced it – that feeling of drowsiness that starts to creep in after lunch and you realize you still have half your day to go. What’s even worse is when you’ve hit a slump with your job and it starts to happen every day. Everyone always wants to perform their best, but sometimes […]
New to the organization? Here are some ways to take the lead.
When starting a leadership role with a new organization, earning trust and learning to communicate with a new group of people can be a daunting task. What may have worked well at your previous position may not work with a new group of people, and it’s important to adapt quickly to your new environment. Instead […]
Why Creative Spaces Matter
Why do people travel away from their offices for off-site meetings? Why don’t entrepreneurs trust the comfy aura of their homes for strategizing the launch of their new products? It’s because the space around us has a colossal impact on our thought process. More than that, a new space gives us a break from the […]
Combating Winter Office Blues
Every year leaders are confronted with the challenge of maintaining office moral in the winter season. Millions struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder every year, the short daylight hours affect sleep habits, and leaders should be aware that they are not exempt from struggling with these issues as well. So what can you do to help […]
Benefits of Off-Site Meetings
Meetings are important for bringing people together to share ideas and relay information, but many organizations find themselves struggling to have truly effective meetings where their team members aren’t bored or distracted by everything else going on in the office. Off-site meetings aren’t necessarily a new idea to combat these issues, but many people assume […]
Benefits of Off-Site Meetings
Meetings are important for bringing people together to share ideas and relay information, but many organizations find themselves struggling to have truly effective meetings where their team members aren’t bored or distracted by everything else going on in the office. Off-site meetings aren’t necessarily a new idea to combat these issues, but many people assume […]
Communicate Smarter
Modern communication is instant and convenient – but if we’re not thoughtful about how we communicate, it can still be ineffective. Mindful communication practices are a must to stand out among the constant barrage of information, so here are three tips to help you improve your standards of communication: 1 – Listen to Your Team […]
