Get Bad News Out Early – Make Time Your Trusted Ally
Find out the two things you need to do when something goes wrong within your flight department. Read why it’s critical to “get bad news out early.
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Tales from a “Transformed” Transformational Leader
Are you a rigid, command-and-control-style leader like Jim Lara once was? If so, read how Jim was influenced to become a transformational leader.
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NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Recap
Was it worthwhile to attend #SDC16? Here’s Jim Lara’s recap of the recent 2016 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in Tampa, Florida.
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Aviation Mastery vs. Minimum Training Standards
“Minimum standards” perpetuates a culture of minimum performance. That’s why it’s up to each of us to set aviation mastery standards and to influence the adoption of those standards.
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Keep Score Using Corporate Aviation Financial Modeling Tools
The objective of corporate aviation financial modeling tools is to position you for long-term predictable success. Rick Stone explains more.
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5 Ways to Get Ahead in Business Aviation
Want to know how to move up, get noticed and get ahead in business aviation? Check out these five approaches from Steve Brechter.
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5 Business Aviation Trends
Steve Brechter shares the five key business aviation trends that have the potential to significantly change the face of our aviation industry as we know it.
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Is Your Flight Department at Risk?
The symptoms of an unhealthy business aviation operation are often misunderstood—even ignored. Here are 5 ways to assess “Is my flight department at risk?”
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How to Deal with Rogue Behavior in Corporate Aviation
All corporate aviation flight departments have experienced a team member who exhibits “rogue behavior.” Jim Lara shares these tools to nip it in the bud.
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The Case for Aviation-Specific Role Descriptions
Most job descriptions we see don’t provide clarity or use aviation terminology. Here’s why your flight department needs aviation-specific role descriptions.
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Be In the Moment and Boost Productivity
Discover the enormous benefit of being present. Follow these 7 Steps on how to be in the moment and boost your productivity.
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5 Ways to Write a Business Aviation Mission Statement
Once you create an inspirational vision statement for your flight department, your next step is to craft a mission statement. Learn 5 ways here.
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Build a Business Aviation Dream Team Using The Birkman Method
The English author E.M.Forster once said, “One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested.” What does passion have to do with team building in business aviation? Everything. We all know that it’s easy to build a high-performing team if you are able to handpick your team members. But that’s not the way
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7 Keys to Success in Business Aviation
As a business aviation organizational leader, did you know there are 7 keys to success in business aviation. Watch our video to learn more.
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Financial & Operational Modeling: The 3rd Key to Bizav Success
With corporate execs so focused on the bottom line, how can you achieve alignment on your aviation budget? With Financial & Operational Modeling tools!
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Does Your Flight Department Meet Corporate Expectations?
Does your flight department meet corporate expectations? If not, Steve Brechter shares these strategies to ensure you’re communicating the right message.
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How to Assess Your Flight Department’s Health
As a newly-appointed aviation director, the questions will start to arise, “Where do I start? What’s most important? Where do I focus my attention?”
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Keys to Transformational Change: Focus, Aim and Reinforce
The last three of 10 keys to transformational change management wraps up this important series. Review the “finishing touches.”
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Joe Loccisano (formerly Director of Maintenance, CSC Transport)
"Your aviation maintenance metrics article is spot on. We tend to focus on getting the job done, focusing on speed and quality. You have taught us that the measurement and documentation of the accomplishments are VERY important downtown [at corporate]. They (executives) need to be shown the value we provide in terms they can understand. It truly is the only way for them to justify our existence and appreciate the service we provide. Your entire site should be required reading for all flight departments in my opinion."