I was often told by my supervisors during my early days as an Airman wearing the Air Force uniform, “Don’t attempt to meet documented standards; exceed them!” I must admit, I’ve shared that comment a ...

In the fire service, clarity is paramount as it promotes safety. The primary mission is to protect lives and property. Clear expectations regarding safety protocols and procedures are the bedrock upon ...

Being a high achiever at work is often synonymous with high standards. High standards set precedents like “I expect to be treated with respect.” But too often, high standards are confused with ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Setting expectations and clearly communicating ...

As a leader, you drive your team’s motivation and progress. It is critical for you to be able to communicate to all team members not only what your collective goals are, but also what you expect of ...

Discover how efficiency variance reveals the gap between expected and actual inputs in production and its impact on labor, materials, and costs.

I have very high standards. I insist that I am treated politely and with respect, and if people fail to meet my expectations, I cut them off. And yet, I realize that nothing and no one is perfect. But ...

The University of Colorado welcomes your comments and participation to keep the campus standards current and helpful to all users. This form is to be used for making project specific variance requests ...

In a previous PT blog post, I introduced Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies theory. This theory suggests that differences in achieving happiness can be explained by the importance people place on ...

Educators and parents, take notice! Common Core State Standards adopted by 45 states and driving curricula and state testing in American schools now require higher standards for spelling. This follows ...

Every residential student has a vital role to play in reducing the spread of the COVID-19 and keeping our campus community safe. This addendum outlines residents' expectations due to the current ...