Wes Friesen

Wes Friesen

Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.

Roadmap to High-Quality Operations

Studies have shown that high quality increases customer satisfaction and loyalty, brings new business, and boosts employee pride. We summarize Deming’s 14 Principles of Quality Management and explore how you can use them to bring these benefits to your organization.

Mistakes Can Be Our Friends

In a world obsessed with success and perfection, the idea of making mistakes and experiencing failures often carries a negative connotation. However, making mistakes has the potential for significant benefits and can lead to improved processes and systems.

Is Your Team High Performing ... or Hardly Performing?

Building a high-performing team is one of the most valuable achievements a leader can strive for. Here are some tips for developing a team with positive morale, high motivation, and a commitment to excellence.

The Power of Collaboration

As work becomes more competitive, we must find better ways to achieve common goals. Here are 10 ideas to help develop greater collaboration.

The Pygmalion Effect: We Get What We Expect

Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” His quote illustrates the power of self-fulfilling prophecies, which is at the core of something called the Pygmalion Effect.

Continuous Improvement: The Path to A Better Future

We all desire success for the teams we influence and lead — both now and in the future. How can we help ensure that our teams achieve the results that will lead to success and a better future?

Who Determines Success? It’s the Manager

To build an engaging, productive workplace, good managers survey their teams to make sure they understand expectations, have the tools they need, and feel appreciated. Here’s a survey you can use to help guide you.

The Power of Partnerships

Want to be a more effective leader? Want your team to be even more successful? Then you need to tap into the power of business partnerships with both internal and external business partners.

Decisions, Decisions

We can’t avoid making difficult decisions. Here are some ideas to help you work through the process in a rational manner.