When I think about Never Letting Donkeys In The Pool—a saying by which we memorize Briljent’s Non-Negotiable Items (NNIs)—my personal favorite, and the one I think exemplifies the culture of Briljent, is “Never, Never, Never, Give Up.” There are many reasons why I favor this one and why it remains the NNI I see exhibited the most… Continue Reading Never, Never, Never Give Up | Briljent’s Never-Give-Up Attitude
Color may portray meaning through natural association or collective symbolism. Think about your last visit to a hospital or nursery. What colors did you see throughout the room? More likely than not, you would have found shades of pastel blue or pale cream. These colors trigger natural associations of the sky or ocean and bring… Continue Reading Using Color Theory to Enhance Designs and Influence People
I am delighted to be hosting Healthcare IT TODAY‘s latest Twitter chat around social determinants of health data and where this intersects with government. Join me, @SusanHouckClark, on Twitter this Friday, November 8th, from 12pm ET, or follow the chat at the #HITsm hashtag. Our health is shaped by our physical, social, and economic environments. For example, having access… Continue Reading Twitter Chat: Let’s Talk About Social Determinants of Health Data
For much of the twentieth century, the notion of simultaneously facilitating and engaging scores of remote clients from your own desk would have seemed an unfathomably alien concept. But in the age of the webinar, this has all changed. At the touch of a button, we can communicate our ideas—with the aid of graphics, Q&A… Continue Reading How to Seamlessly Moderate a Webinar
Last fall, I was lucky enough to be assigned to work on a 6-week training project supporting training efforts for the Illinois Lottery. With this project, Briljent would be delivering training on behalf of Intralot, our client, who implemented a change to their system and machines that all retailers would be using state-wide to sell Lottery… Continue Reading Success Story: Remaining Agile in the Face of Change
On September 23, 2019, the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne awarded Kathy Carrier, Briljent CEO and founder of the Luminous Fund, with the Paul Clarke Visionary Award. The award was established to honor exemplary individuals who have shown dedication to making their community a more vibrant and thriving place where everyone has an opportunity… Continue Reading Briljent CEO, Kathy Carrier, Awarded the Paul Clarke Visionary Award
Briljent president, Matt Odum, sits down with his HRD counterpart, Andrea Butcher, on the latest episode of her HRD Advisory Group podcast. During the lively and candid 17-minute discussion, Matt draws on an example from his time at Briljent to illustrate the importance of giving honest feedback to staff—including those on the executive team. Click the play button on the… Continue Reading Matt Odum on the Importance of Giving Honest Feedback | HRD Advisory Group Podcast
The Briljent Team enjoyed another successful and productive MESC conference in Chicago this year, and this time we did something different: Briljent hosted its first MESC event in which we showcased Briljent’s philanthropy foundation, the Luminous Fund. The Luminous Fund was founded in 2016 by Briljent CEO, Kathy Carrier, Briljent President, Matt Odum, and their families. Their… Continue Reading Briljent Showcases the Luminous Fund at MESC 2019
Rapid changes in technology are affecting all of us. Organizations, large and small, in every sector, want to make smarter, more informed decisions and achieve greater efficiency through improved technology. The technology itself is only half the battle, though, if you want to maximize performance. While most organizations spend a lot of time and effort… Continue Reading Changing Technologies Means Changing Minds
Scams and cons are as old as history itself (“I’ll sell you a cave for just one mammoth skin if you act now!”). The variety of scams is ever growing and changing, but the Briljent IT department ensures that our staff remain as safe and forewarned as possible. Here is a list of helpful tips and… Continue Reading 6 Tips For Avoiding Phone and Email Scams