Transactional Versus Transformational Leadership: Why You Need Both

In leadership lore, there are two main types of leaders, the transactional leaders and the transformational leaders. It’s become canon that transformational leaders are the best. They are responsible for inspiration and vision. Superhero CEOs are invariably of the transformational type – everybody knows who Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are. At some point, a […]

New and Improved Team GPS for Effortless Employee Engagement

An underrated growth strategy is to engage, guide and nurture the beating heart of your organization—your employees. Engaged employees who understand the role they play in the larger scheme of things can help you unlock greater growth, foster innovation and achieve remarkable success. We’ve built Team GPS, our talent operating system, to help you do […]

How to Monitor and Measure Team Success

Imagine a symphony without its various instruments working in harmony or a puzzle with missing pieces—such scenarios highlight the indispensability of effective teamwork and collaboration. For MSPs who juggle multiple clients and projects, the challenges and benefits of productive workforce management are especially pronounced.   CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2023 backs that up, validating that improving […]

How to Structure Effective One-on-One Meetings for Maximum Productivity

Regular one-on-one meetings between managers and employees play a crucial role in fostering open communication, setting goals, retaining good employees, and enhancing productivity in your MSP. However, without proper structure and preparation, these meetings can be unproductive and fail to achieve their intended outcomes. Let’s explore the essential steps to ensure a successful meeting, including […]

IT By Design’s Team GPS Now Integrates with MSPbots 

MARLBORO, N.J. —May 25, 2023 — IT By Design and MSPbots are teaming to underscore the role data-driven conversations can play in fostering a strong workplace culture for healthy teams and happy clients. By integrating with MSPbots, Team GPS will provide a centralized system to manage data, communicate expectations clearly and help hold team members […]

Leading Managed Service Provider Debuts Performance Management Operating Platform to Improve Employee and Customer Engagement, Retention

Jersey City, NJ, August 31, 2021 – IT By Design (ITBD), a Master Managed Service Provider, today introduced Team GPS, a business operating system that centralizes the traditionally disparate tools for engaging and retaining customers and employees, generating greater satisfaction for both populations while driving higher profitability for MSP businesses. ITBD, a market leader in delivering […]