How to Take Your Team from Ho-Hum to High-Performance!

Did you know that high-performing teams are exceedingly rare? Even though high-performing teams are critical to any organization’s success when employees were asked in an ignite80 survey[1] to 1) rate their team’s effectiveness, and 2) compare their team’s performance to other teams in their industry, survey results revealed high-performing teams…

Job Vacancy: Senior Associate

SENIOR ASSOCIATE Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but are due no later than April 15, 2024 ADR Vantage, Inc. is a leading consulting firm working at the intersection of three fields that most affect employees and their workplaces – Conflict Management, Organization Effectiveness, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion…

The Future of Work: 4 Ways the Workplace Has Changed in 2023

2023 marks the first full year of the new world of work after the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. As organizations across the country settle into their chosen “new normal,” we at ADR Vantage have seen four key changes influencing the future of work. #1 Continued Shift to Human-Centered ManagementAs organizations strive…

How Your Organization Approaches all Cultural and Religious Observances says a lot About your Workplace Culture

Many of your colleagues and employees may be observing either of two significant holidays this week: Passover (Pesach) and Good Friday. It’s also a good time to remember that all workplaces can focus on accommodating employees’ various cultural, spiritual, and/or religious practices. This is an important part of creating a…

4 Ways you can Increase Workplace Inclusion During Arab American Heritage Month

Each April commemorates Arab American Heritage Month in the U.S., a time to honor Arab (pronounced “Air-ub,” not “Aye-rab”) culture and heritage, as well as the contributions of many Arab Americans throughout history. Arab individuals are often underrepresented and misrepresented in the media and in U.S. workplaces, which is why…

What’s In a Name?

Names are personal. In fact, there are few things more personal than the way in which people refer to us through our name. That’s why getting someone’s name right matters . Using a person’s chosen name (and pronouns, for that matter) is a form of basic courtesy and mutual respect….

Empathy: The Hidden Gem of Leadership

I recently met with a new client for the first time who is looking to improve the way her leadership team functions. She told me, “I just wish our leadership team was better at showing empathy. It’s like everyone is so focused on their own perspective that they aren’t taking…

Holy 🐄! What do emojis have to do with my organization’s success?!

Have you seen all the recent buzz questioning the use of emojis in workplace communications? It seems that the use of those colorful little pictures (emojis) is not only causing miscommunication snafus among employees but may also be highlighting a lack of overall cultural awareness and understanding within many organizations….

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: 5 THINGS HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS DO DIFFERENTLY

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK:  5 THINGS HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS DO DIFFERENTLY There have been many research studies over the years examining what it takes to create a high-performing team. Some would argue it’s hiring the right people for the job. Others say it comes down to good leadership. And still, others…

Job Vacancy: DEI Program Manager

We are excited to share with you that ADR Vantage is continuing to grow and we are looking to hire a new full-time staff person to join our team!   Please review the DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Program Manager job posting below to see if you or anyone you…